simulatislacrimis OP t1_j5l3v59 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Also thought I should add this:
As the title says, it’s rare. If you ever have symptoms that’s similar to a stroke, PLEASE see a doctor ASAP.

HLTaylor72 t1_j5mrs4u wrote on January 24, 2023 at 2:35 AM

I was told they were a "classic migraine' absolutely terrifying.

rkenglish t1_j5zm6k3 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:52 PM

No, they aren't classic migraines. A classic migraine features an aura, which is usually visual, nausea; heightened sensitivity to sounds, smells, and light; and pain. The hemiplegic migraine is the migraine equivalent to a grand mal seizure.