Hemiplegic Migraine

Join the Conversation on
Hemiplegic Migraine
3K people
0 stories
374 posts
About Hemiplegic Migraine
Explore Our Newsletters
What's New in Hemiplegic Migraine
All
Stories
Posts
Videos
Latest
Trending
Post
See full photo

😬Our ‘Public Persona’😬

This is exactly what I, and countless others, do everyday - we put up a ‘public persona’ to hide what we’re truly going through. We pretend that we aren’t: in #AGONY or #depressed or #exhausted or #anxious . We pretend because we are #scared of how others would treat us if they really know what we were going through. The thing is though, by pretending we are something we’re not, we are giving ourselves more #Stress but also denying someone the opportunity to help us deal with the things that are really going on in our lives.
#itsokaynottobeokay #itsoktoneedhelp #ChronicIllness #chronicillnessawareness #ChronicPain #chronicpainawareness #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #CollegeMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Disability #IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #InvisibleDisability #disabilityawareness #invisibleillnessawareness #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #FNDAwareness #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #ChronicMigraineSyndrome #ChronicVestibularMigraine #HemiplegicMigraine #Migraine #BipolarDepression #ChronicDepression #Depression #ChronicFatigue #Anxiety #SensoryProcessingDisorder #BrainFog #PanicAttacks #PanicDisorder #notalone #BeYourself

342 reactions 71 comments
Post
See full photo

Takes me by surprise

I just spoke with my neurologist letting him know that hemiplegic migraine and dystonia were tolerable this month till it wasn’t! A few hours after discussing supplements, etc, I sit in my sofa ready to unwind and watch a little TV. Out of the blue, I felt off, my left side got heavy and was unable to move. My face drooped and was unable to talk.

After a few days of good health, I got struck with hemiplegic migraine again which led to another dystonia attack! Boy, these things always take me by surprise, but my dog, Rondo is always ready to be by my side.💜

#ChronicMigraineSyndrome #IntractableMigraine #CervicalDystonia #DopaResponsiveDystonia #HemiplegicMigraine

2 reactions 2 comments
Post
See full photo

What do you look for in a friendship as a person with migraine?

I have a very firm belief that chronic pain changes the entire landscape of friendship in ways that no one can fathom until they themselves become that chronic pain patient.

In my experience, a condition like migraine inherently makes people like me less reliable and less communicative — but neither has been my choice. I know in my soul that I’m still worthy of connection, of love, of support.

Here are my top three qualities that I’m looking for in a friend these days:

💛 Patience
💖 The ability to sit with harsh truths
❤️ Thoughtfulness

What about you?

🎙️ P.S. A few Mighty staffers sat down with me to explore this concept in this week’s newest Table Talk episode! I hope you give it a listen: Getting to the Heart of Why Health Can Cause Friendships to ...

#mightywithmigraine #Migraine #HemiplegicMigraine #Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease

Getting to the Heart of Why Health Can Cause Friendships to Fade by Table Talk With The Mighty

A hard truth when you live with a mental or physical health condition is that not every friendship is going to last forever. In this episode, Kat, Ashley, and Camara dig into friend break-ups, boundaries, and a reminder that we’re all worthy of feel-good friend love no matter our diagnoses. This episode is made possible by Mighty With Migraine. Subscribe to the newsletter here https://bit.ly/migraineinbox for more conversations like this one.
27 reactions 4 comments
Post
See full photo

Have you or anyone else you know experienced a hemiplegic migraine attack?

You may have seen actress Tori Spelling speak about her daughter Stella’s recent stint in the emergency room. Stella was discharged with a diagnosis of hemiplegic migraine, a rare type of migraine that causes symptoms similar to those of a stroke.

While I do not have hemiplegic migraine, I have experienced migraine attacks that caused me to slur my speech, become quite confused, and feel weak on one side of my body — on top of all my usual symptoms. Needless to say, these symptoms are a bit terrifying when they occur and usually put me in the ER.

Have you or anyone else you know experienced a hemiplegic migraine attack? What was it like?

P.S. To learn more about hemiplegic migraine from a Mighty who lives with the condition, check out this story: When Hemiplegic Migraine Sent Me to the Emergency Room

#Migraine #HemiplegicMigraine #RareDisease #ChronicIllness #CheckInWithMe

When Hemiplegic Migraine Sent Me to the Emergency Room

"I managed to mumble an unusual request that scared my family. They went into emergency mode and rushed me to hospital."
14 reactions 9 comments
Post

Chronic Fatigue

Hi I have HM. I have three a week on average and diminshed consciousness is part of my aura. I am ok flunazrine and botox. Recently I have not been recovering properly. Does anyone else wonder sometimes whether they have chronic fatigue syndrome caused by HM. I have been bedbound since 28 Dec. Does anyone know good tips/books which can help me out of this hole. Thank you so much.
#familialhemiplegicmigraine
#HemiplegicMigraine

2 comments
Post
See full photo

The Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Harms Many

I have photophobia and over 10 years dealing with it, I have found incandescent bulbs are the only light I can tolerate for long periods. This year, the US president, Joe Biden has pushed forward on a ban of all incandescent light bulbs in an effort to support reductions in carbon emissions. I am terrified of this because it means I will never be comfortable in my own home anymore. I cannot tolerate the greener options available (fluorescent and LED) and being around these lights cause me significant pain and mental distress to the point where I become non-functional.

Does anyone know where I can start to get the needs of people with photophobia and other visual sensitivities heard on this issue? I was thinking about contacting an optometry group, a news station, The American Foundation for the Blind, The ADA, writing a letter to local state reps, even the president.

There isn't really a group specifically for photophobia and light sensitivity and our needs often go overlooked because eye problems that require brighter lighting are more common.

Also I don't have all the illnesses I hashtagged, I just wanted to bring other people with conditions that can cause light sensitivity into the conversation.

#Photophobia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Autism #Migraine #ChronicMigraineSyndrome #HemiplegicMigraine #ChronicVestibularMigraine #Dysautonomia #AutonomicDysfunction #Meningitis #BrainInjury

18 reactions 11 comments
Post
See full photo

Gastric emptying study

Hey everyone. I have a repeat gastric emptying study tomorrow to see how my #Gastroparesis is faring. There’s been a distinct deterioration in symptoms and tolerance of oral intake over the past 6-12 months and we’ve been discussing an nj tube but gastro doesn’t want to do it without clear evidence as my weight is fairly stable due to consuming Coca Cola for energy. My hospital uses egg white omelette and toast for it. Last time I had eggs it went badly. I couldn’t poop for 4 days, had severe distension and pain, and then had a rather embarrassing accident on the way home from a family visit. So I’m dreading it! I’m also dreading it coming back no worse than last time and having to continue this cycle of trying to force enough calories in before I feel too sick to get anything else in. Then being in pain and bloated and feeling crappy. My muscles are so weak from 11 months with very minimal protein intake 😭 #hypermobileehlers-DanlosSyndrome(hEDS) #Gastroparesis #AutonomicDysfunction #HemiplegicMigraine #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue

1 reaction 3 comments
Post

It happened again!

My body seemed to be having a typical hemiplegic migraine. Lost left leg function,then left arm, then left side of face drooped but I took Ubrelvy and it clears this in about a half an hour. It didn’t. I took a second one. It didn’t work. My husband and I had an agreement to go to the hospital if this ever happened like this cuz it never had. We were concerned cuz my neuro had said it looks just like a stroke and you’re betting it’s not and usually you’re right but 1 in a 100 times? Maybe it is. When we go to the hospital, they saw me and called a stroke code immediately and this time I really wasn’t sure what was going on. But, thankfully, it wasn’t a stroke. They gave me fluids and migraine meds and a few hours later, I started getting strength back in my hand and my face started to come around. They wanted to keep me there but I was on the road to well and they didn’t have any other tests to run. They were just concerned about the fact that I couldn’t walk but that is not an uncommon issue for me with all the other conditions I deal with like myasthenia gravis and POTS. I go through all kinds of stuff ALL the time, so I went home. Crazy day…. #HemiplegicMigraine #ChronicMigraineSyndrome #ChronicIllness #Stroke

2 reactions 3 comments