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.
What is it like to have Hemiplegic Migraine?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
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| Transient hemiplegia | None Mild Moderate Severe |
Who has Hemiplegic Migraine at PatientsLikeMe?
- 21 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 8 say Hemiplegic Migraine is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 76% | Females |
|---|---|
| 24% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 2 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 3 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 11 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Hemiplegic Migraine patients who have completed their condition history