My sis was experiencing what she felt were possible signs of a stroke, double vision, sharp pains in head, headache, fatigue, & numbness in her face & right side of her arm. She went to doctor's right away, afterwards, doctor feels that she is too young to have a stroke at 30yrs old & that it may be an Optical migraine. My family has never heard of this & are researching it & trying to understand it. Is there anyone that can tell us what types of treatment that has worked for this type of migraine because I think my sister is still experiencing these symptoms. Also, my family are still worried and would like for her to get a second opinion because my aunt had a stoke a year ago so we all want to be safe. The doctor didn't even take any blood. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.
2006-08-05 04:25:36 · 5 answers · asked by Sydney 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
FIRST OF ALL there is such a thing as a OPTICAL MIGRAINE it is a migraine with aural symptoms so regardless of what other users suggest that is a valid diagnosis, however given your sisters family history it would be a good idea follow up with a second opinion.
Migraines normally do not follow with symptoms of numbness, especially in the limbs. If your sister has any other symptoms I would suggest going to the emergency department, where they can perform a CT scan to see if it is a stroke.
Good luck.
2006-08-05 20:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by ak23boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Optical Migraines Stroke
2016-11-04 21:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by califf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While is is possible that she had an ocular migraine, I would not accept the notion that 30 is "too young to have a stroke." If he simply discarded the notion that she had a stroke and did not order an MRI or CT scan, I'd ask for those tests - from him or someone else if he won't. In view of the face and arm numbness, say that you really need to rule out stroke. Or brain aneurysm. Or dissected carotid artery...
Check out http://strokeassociation.org for more info and some links to other sites.
Check out http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ocular-migraine/AN01083 for short explanation of ocular migraine from the Mayo Clinic. It does not mention anything about numbness in the face or arm.
2006-08-05 04:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your sister has. But, the condition the doctor mentioned is an OCULAR migraine (not optical).
Here's some info to help,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22ocular+migraine%22
2006-08-05 04:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by jess 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I havent heard of it! But maybe I would call your local hospital and speak to a doctore and ask! That would be the best!
And I REALLY hope she is ok:)
2006-08-05 04:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋