boundangel
08-28-2005, 05:50 AM
Hi all!
Im hoping that someone can give some advice on a headache problem. Ive had a history of migraines and tension headaches since I was little as well as a myriad of other physical issues. About a month ago I got a whopper of a headache that wasnt similar to the ones Im used to (tension = across forehead pain usually shortlived, Migraine = 1 sided blindness, change of sense of smell/taste, extreme pain and oddly pretty geometic shapes lasts up to 2 weeks for me). Its at the base of my skull along with a very stiff neck and photosensitiity. Theres a stabbing pain in my left temple and a patch of numbness/odd sensation down from my temple across my cheek and with the usual nausea and dizzyness.
Eventually it passed but the numbness remained for a few weeks afterwards. My GP reckoned it was just a migraine and prescribed Naratriptan.
About 5 days ago it happened again, the same stabbing sensation and patch of numbness on my left hand side. About 2 days ago I suffered a seizure (Ive had them about 2 years now, undiagnosed) and it became blinding. The pain has calmed down somewhat now though.
My GP is playing the wait and see game and has quadrupled my longterm pain meds (codydramol).
On the main I can deal with headaches and pain but this patch on my face is driving me batty! I keep reaching up to brush whatever it is from the side of my face and theres still nothing there.
Does anyone know what would cause such sensation on the face and what I can do to make it stop so I can get some sleep?
Thanks
Im hoping that someone can give some advice on a headache problem. Ive had a history of migraines and tension headaches since I was little as well as a myriad of other physical issues. About a month ago I got a whopper of a headache that wasnt similar to the ones Im used to (tension = across forehead pain usually shortlived, Migraine = 1 sided blindness, change of sense of smell/taste, extreme pain and oddly pretty geometic shapes lasts up to 2 weeks for me). Its at the base of my skull along with a very stiff neck and photosensitiity. Theres a stabbing pain in my left temple and a patch of numbness/odd sensation down from my temple across my cheek and with the usual nausea and dizzyness.
Eventually it passed but the numbness remained for a few weeks afterwards. My GP reckoned it was just a migraine and prescribed Naratriptan.
About 5 days ago it happened again, the same stabbing sensation and patch of numbness on my left hand side. About 2 days ago I suffered a seizure (Ive had them about 2 years now, undiagnosed) and it became blinding. The pain has calmed down somewhat now though.
My GP is playing the wait and see game and has quadrupled my longterm pain meds (codydramol).
On the main I can deal with headaches and pain but this patch on my face is driving me batty! I keep reaching up to brush whatever it is from the side of my face and theres still nothing there.
Does anyone know what would cause such sensation on the face and what I can do to make it stop so I can get some sleep?
Thanks