What is hemiplegic migraine?
Hemiplegic migraine is a very rare but well-described form of migraine variant consisting of recurrent headaches associated with temporary one-sided paralysis (hemiplegia), at times accompanied by numbness or tingling, with or without a disturbance in speech.
How do members experience hemiplegic migraine?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemiplegic migraine*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Transient hemiplegia
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for hemiplegic migraine*
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Who has hemiplegic migraine on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 26 | |
| 40s | 47 | |
| 50s | 60 | |
| 60s | 53 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 191 |
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