Stroke?

Oct. 8th, 2006 11:58 pm
[identity profile] dynamic-deluge.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] vaginapagina
I don't know where to begin, so I guess I'll just start out with the basics.
I've had problems with migranes (+ auras) for about 5 years now.
I've been on many different types of BC for 3-4 years.
I brought up concerns with my mum about my migranes getting worse over the years, and wondered if this was only because of the birthcontrol's I've been on. After a while, I talked to my gyno about it and she said the BC shouldn't be causing migranes and told me although I SHOULD quit smoking, I shouldn't be at risk for a stroke.
This is well over a year ago.
She referred me to see a neurologist since I was worried.
Well, the nuero was a complete ass, basicaly ignored my questions, said I was paranoid and I don't need a MRI or CT scan...after telling me that 17 year old's can get strokes and she had a patient who was having minor strokes without knowing it.
So after all that I basically ignored my problems, even though I knew something wasn't right.
I've been dealing with my migranes the best I can, popping an excedrin wehn I get one.
Problem is, I've had a migrane EVERY day, all day.
And this friday, I was in the theatre with some friends, when the right side of my face started going numb, and I shrugged it off, until I couldn't feel my jaw or tongue.
I left the theatre, and was shaking, and trying really hard to be verbal with my friend, but I was confused and messing up my words, as well as leaning up against a wall to stay balanced.
That really scared me, and I've realized this has happened many times to me, but not as intense.

I also looked up stroke symptoms:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

I'm really scared and no one seems to be taking me seriously.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank-you.

Date: 2006-10-09 03:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ellinht.livejournal.com
apparently.. I may be wrong but if HBC gives you migranes with Auras you shouldn't take them at all.

Good luck!!! *hugs*

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