Signs Of A Hemiplegic Migraine

Dizziness

This is often one of the first symptoms of a hemiplegic migraine attack and can be part of a patient's aura. While it is common in other types of migraines, in many cases of ahemiplegic migraine, the dizziness can be severe. It may also be accompanied by feeling lightheaded or just feeling generally unwell, known as general malaise. Some patients may experience vertigo, which is a related symptom. With vertigo, patients who are standing still feel a sense of rotation or rocking. They may feel as though the world around them is spinning. Both dizziness and vertigo may lead to loss of balance and falls. Sometimes, the sensation of feeling dizzy can also contribute to a feeling of nausea or to vomiting, both of which have occurred in patients with ahemiplegic migraine. Fortunately, most hemiplegic migraine patients will find that their feeling of dizziness subsides within a few hours after an attack.