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Look, I know what I’m talking about—I’m not being dense here. It’s just that I haven't been able to find any medical literature stating those are standard symptoms of migraine and other headaches... which is exactly why I'm bringing it up to you all!
I’m not looking for medication advice or anything of the sort, so please don't start by telling me there’s already a thread about this. My situation is a bit more significant than just a typical headache...
Basically, last Monday I woke up and my tongue was numb. Then the left side of my face went numb, my left arm felt paralyzed, and the pressure in my eyes was so intense it felt like they were going to pop out of their sockets. On top of all that, I was vomiting uncontrollably.
The ER staff didn't waste any time; they rushed me straight to the hospital where they ran an EEG immediately.
The diagnosis? Migraine. I had to go back two days later for another EEG, and today I was at the clinic getting a brain CT.
The doctor put me on some pills and scheduled a follow-up exam in two weeks.
Now, here’s what’s actually eating at me: how on earth can a migraine cause facial numbness!?
I understand that extreme pain can trigger nausea, but the arm? The face? Even the eyes!?
I can't help but worry that these symptoms might not be linked at all.
Does anyone here have experience with this or know anything about it?
Thanks
Do I actually need a referral from my primary doctor to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist, or should I just look for a private practice? Honestly, the hardest part isn't even the logistics—it's how I'm going to convince my parents. They think I'm just making this whole thing up in my head.
I’m fairly certain I’m dealing with this disorder. I’ve brought it up to my mom a few times, but she doesn't take any action; I suppose she just finds the whole thing impossible to accept.
My core numbers are 3, 5, 7, and 9. Anything else feels fundamentally wrong. Occasionally, I can manage 23, 25, or 27 because they fall into that odd number pattern. When I’m walking down the street, I find myself adding up digits on license plates—if I see 278, for instance, I calculate 2+7+8 to get 17, then reduce that to 7+1 to get 8, and then I’ll arbitrarily tell myself "plus one makes nine" just to force it into a number I actually want. If I hit a zero, it’s a nightmare; I’ll treat zero as 16 by visualizing it as a rectangle and counting all the corners and diagonals, then adding something extra to reach 16, because 6+1 equals 7, which is one of my "safe" numbers. It used to be simpler—even numbers meant bad luck and odd numbers meant good luck—but now, even numbers are completely intolerable.
Beyond that, there are times when I just count internally. For example, if I see the number 5, I don't just think "five," I think F-I-V-E. Twenty-five becomes seven to me, not just through addition, but through syllable and letter counts—D-W-E-N-T-Y F-I-V-E.
I’ll flip a light switch on and off repeatedly based on whatever whim hits me, sometimes doing it 25 times before finally entering a room. Sometimes I have to open and close a door several times, following specific numerical variations. I also count my sips when drinking water because the count cannot be 13 (since the sum is 4, which isn't odd) or 6; if I lose track of the count, I have to push through to at least 25 just to ensure I haven't landed near a six or a thirteen.
I wouldn't call myself particularly tidy, but I will spend an excessive amount of time adjusting my phone on a table. For instance, it must be positioned at an identical distance from both edges.
Other times, I feel an impulse to say something specific, like a word starting with the letter 'F,' or containing an 'F,' or whatever letter strikes me in that moment. I’ll just start muttering things like "family" or "funny" under my breath. Sometimes it’s a cluster of S, R, K, M, or N sounds... it just depends.
And again, I find myself performing mental math constantly. Like, 7 times 3 is twenty-one (I felt the need to write that out in words rather than digits).
There are moments where I feel compelled to say a random word out loud, whether I'm alone or with someone else. If the urge hits me to say "chicken," I can't resist it; I just say it.
When I go for a run, I count my strides and decide I’ll stop after 55 (which is an acceptable combination sometimes). But if I reach step 54, I shift to the letter count—so I end up taking 61 steps to make the sum equal 7.
I honestly don't know why this is happening anymore. I can sense that something is broken, but how am I supposed to get help? I don't want to tell anyone because I don't want them thinking I'm crazy, and I never tell my mom the full extent of it; I only share fragments of things she couldn't possibly fathom.
Does anyone have any advice? Anything at all?
Because, looking at everything I've described, it's not just a possibility that this is that disorder—it's a million percent certain.
It is genuinely wearing me down mentally. I know I should be doing certain things to stop, and I know this isn't normal, but it feels like an internal voice is forcing my hand.
Also, it drives me insane when I decide to do something and then don't get the chance to finish it properly.
People usually just assume I'm being silly, exaggerating, or being overly sensitive. I can't explain all of this to people, because once I do, they'll have every reason (with absolute 😢 certainty) to label me as insane.
When I recall past events, I obsessively analyze them in my head to ensure I haven't missed a single detail, and only then can I feel even partially satisfied.
I also find myself constantly turning around.
If I make a mistake while typing on a computer or writing on paper, I don't just erase the error. If a ten-letter word has an error at the eighth letter, I won't just fix those last few letters; I have to rewrite the entire word from the beginning.
Thanks to everyone for the advice.😳
Kate Evans said:says:
Look, to make a long story short, my period is acting really weird this time. I’m currently on Yasmin birth control, but I didn't realize it would be like this—not sure if that's actually because of the pills or not:
my period is dark, thick, and there are these blackish little bits in it. Does anyone know what might be going on??
It’s nothing to worry about; I deal with this all the time. I was on Dabroston for a while, and back then my periods were shorter and much lighter. Now that I've switched to patches, they look exactly like what you're describing.