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Migraines that act like seizures?
Tue, 01/16/2007 - 16:34I had my first appointment with my new neurologist today. He has decided that I do NOT have a seizure disorder, but that I am far more likely to be suffering from migraines.
I don't know what to say or do. He is an epileptologist and I was evaluated at the epilepsy centre.
He said that if I am suffering from seizures, my symptoms would be the same for every episode. I don't know if I am convinced, but hey, he is the specialist.
I think I want to give it all up and let the chips fall where they may.
I don't think I care anymore.
I'm too fed up to care.
Comments
Always get the headache
Submitted by Daubie on Thu, 2017-07-06 - 02:34
Always get the headache afterwards. My migraine pre-aura was replaced by seizure activity. Docs are pretty sure I have epilepsy.
I have had bad migraines with
Submitted by fwf on Thu, 2017-09-21 - 10:46
I have had bad migraines with aura for years. They have gotten progressively worse. This summer after a bad nights sleep I had a " seizure". I have had at least 7 more this summer. I migraine for several days in a row. My MRI looked good, my EEG did not show epilepsy. I have started to get anxiety about the whole thing. The neurologist wanted me to go see a psychiatrist because of the clear EEG. As this goes on I am getting more and more stressed. I know this is somehow due to the migraines. Any advice as to what to do.
I see I replied 293 days ago.
Submitted by Daubie on Thu, 2017-07-06 - 02:34
I see I replied 293 days ago. Well, things have changed as to symptoms. Tend to get seizure activity around day 6 each month, a few days before or after. Locked up in public 1st time >>> now wear a dedicated Epilepsy bracelet on my wrist so cops don't think I'm drunk or on illegal drugs.