judipat
17-11-09, 21:03
Hi all
I just thought I'd let you know whats happened to me the last few weeks.
I started with a chest infection and a hacking cough - I felt generally very poorly. Anyway, I started coughing one day and with a few seconds, I had the most unbearable pain in my head ( I've suffered migraines for years and I knew this was'nt an ordinary migraine). I scared my hubby to death, he said I was white, sweating, shaking and I could'nt talk. He called my GP and he was out within the hour - he gave me an injection which knocked me out, thank God. He then rang the hospital and had me admitted. They started talking about suberactnoid haemorriging, anyerism etc - you can imagine, I was completely freaking out.
I then had a variety of tests, CT scan, chest xray, ECG and then a lumbar puncture - all clear.
I was sent home after 3 days with a variety of very strong pain killers - I've had 4 more of these attacks since.
My GP now thinks it is whats called a "crash" migraine or thunderclap headache. I had never heard of them, but there is quite a lot on the internet about them. I have to see my GP again tomorrow to discuss medication etc.
As you can imagine, my anxiety is through the roof, especially as I have absolutely no warning of an attack. I'm trying to keep as calm as possible but its very hard.
Judi
I just thought I'd let you know whats happened to me the last few weeks.
I started with a chest infection and a hacking cough - I felt generally very poorly. Anyway, I started coughing one day and with a few seconds, I had the most unbearable pain in my head ( I've suffered migraines for years and I knew this was'nt an ordinary migraine). I scared my hubby to death, he said I was white, sweating, shaking and I could'nt talk. He called my GP and he was out within the hour - he gave me an injection which knocked me out, thank God. He then rang the hospital and had me admitted. They started talking about suberactnoid haemorriging, anyerism etc - you can imagine, I was completely freaking out.
I then had a variety of tests, CT scan, chest xray, ECG and then a lumbar puncture - all clear.
I was sent home after 3 days with a variety of very strong pain killers - I've had 4 more of these attacks since.
My GP now thinks it is whats called a "crash" migraine or thunderclap headache. I had never heard of them, but there is quite a lot on the internet about them. I have to see my GP again tomorrow to discuss medication etc.
As you can imagine, my anxiety is through the roof, especially as I have absolutely no warning of an attack. I'm trying to keep as calm as possible but its very hard.
Judi