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Also called acephalgic migraine or migraine with aura without headache.
I've had two frightening episodes in the last month and the neurologist is feeling pretty confident that this is what's happening, but I'm still awaiting some tests before a final diagnosis.
First episode I was driving (stopped at red light thankfully) and suddenly lost consciousness briefly. I don't think I was out for long because no one was honking or out of their cars checking me. I don't remember any warning beforehand. Coming too, I had double vision and trouble getting my eyes to open and arms to work properly. I felt very disoriented but recovered fairly quickly and made it home. I went to my family GP (husband drove) and he noticed my heart was skipping some beats but otherwise seemed okay. I felt fuzzy brained for a few days and had a mild headache. I thought I'd had another TIA. Four days later I was walking the dog around our block and everything was fine. Suddenly I felt very anxious because I didn't know where I was. I could tell things should be familiar and I could read the street signs, but I couldn't seem to process the information. It was like being in the twilight zone. I think this lasted a couple of minutes and then it cleared up and I was okay and figured out how to get home. I had the fuzzy brain floating feeling again for a few days with a very mild headache.
I had two strokes five years ago and several suspected TIA's before the strokes. I used to have classic migraines typically with visual auras, but haven't had one in years.
CT is clear as well as Echocardiogram. Had EEG today and looked normal. I'm still waiting for MRI and Holter Monitor tests to be done. The neurologist has ruled out strokes/TIA's which is a big relief. I am restricted from driving until we have all the results.
I had never heard of these atypical migraines but after reading up on them I can see how they make sense.
Anyways, if any of you have experience with them, can share what types of auras you have, how you manage or prevent them etc I would love to hear.
I've had two frightening episodes in the last month and the neurologist is feeling pretty confident that this is what's happening, but I'm still awaiting some tests before a final diagnosis.
First episode I was driving (stopped at red light thankfully) and suddenly lost consciousness briefly. I don't think I was out for long because no one was honking or out of their cars checking me. I don't remember any warning beforehand. Coming too, I had double vision and trouble getting my eyes to open and arms to work properly. I felt very disoriented but recovered fairly quickly and made it home. I went to my family GP (husband drove) and he noticed my heart was skipping some beats but otherwise seemed okay. I felt fuzzy brained for a few days and had a mild headache. I thought I'd had another TIA. Four days later I was walking the dog around our block and everything was fine. Suddenly I felt very anxious because I didn't know where I was. I could tell things should be familiar and I could read the street signs, but I couldn't seem to process the information. It was like being in the twilight zone. I think this lasted a couple of minutes and then it cleared up and I was okay and figured out how to get home. I had the fuzzy brain floating feeling again for a few days with a very mild headache.
I had two strokes five years ago and several suspected TIA's before the strokes. I used to have classic migraines typically with visual auras, but haven't had one in years.
CT is clear as well as Echocardiogram. Had EEG today and looked normal. I'm still waiting for MRI and Holter Monitor tests to be done. The neurologist has ruled out strokes/TIA's which is a big relief. I am restricted from driving until we have all the results.
I had never heard of these atypical migraines but after reading up on them I can see how they make sense.
Anyways, if any of you have experience with them, can share what types of auras you have, how you manage or prevent them etc I would love to hear.