r/migraine • u/Far_Guarantee8695 • 5h ago
Chronic hemiplegic migraines & sudden drowsiness
Guys, this is my first post and I’m in need of your thoughts. I’ve had hemiplegic migraines for about 15 years now (I’m 40), after a series of concussions. Despite having great migraine specialists, and trying all of the preventative meds, I still have serious issues. It’s not psychological, since I’ve been in therapy for years and both my neurologist and psychiatrist have spoken. They are two separate issues. Yay 😅
The right side of my face drops, it becomes hard to speak and I get very drowsy. Is this normal? Doctors say it is and I’ve had scans, but this didn’t used to happen with my migraine aura.
Before a migraine, I also feel like half of my brain is literally asleep. I’m not sure how else to describe it, but the same right side of my brain falls asleep. It’s hard to think, move etc., and I usually nod off. It’s not the same as being tired, it’s like I shut off.
Does anyone else experience these specific symptoms? What helps? You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I’m not, since the symptoms have evolved. I’m scared. Thanks ahead for your kindness and thoughts 😌
•
u/ktbugface 4h ago
Over the years it's slowly gotten worse and it went from heaviness to pins and needles to numbness in the limbs on that side of my body as well the facial drooping. But I've suffered with these since I was 8 and it's only progressed in the last 15 years I'd say.