Signs Of A Hemiplegic Migraine

Speech Difficulties

Speech difficulties are another common symptom that this condition shares with other neurological disorders, including strokes. Often, speech difficulties are part of a cluster of warning symptoms, called an aura, that occur before the arrival of the migraine and head pain itself. In the case of a hemiplegic migraine, difficulty with speaking usually occurs in the form of slurred speech, and it may be accompanied by confusion, drowsiness, and sensitivity to smell or sound. Patients experiencing speech problems during an attack may also have language difficulties, including trouble remembering a word for an object. Similarly, they might mix up their words, using an incorrect word for a particular item. Generally, trouble with speech only lasts for about one hour, although it can extend to a few hours. It very rarely lasts more than one day, although some patients have reported longer-term effects.

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