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What Causes Headache, Balance Issues And Left Leg Pain?
Question: Hi, my husband saw a local neurologist on the 17th and he told him that the symptoms he is having are not the aftereffects of the seizure, but he increased his Gabopentin from once a day to 4 times a day. He basically told him that he does not believe that he is having the symptoms he is describing? Yet he is still having the headaches, balance issues when he turns and still has trouble liftine his right leg? What are your thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Possible stroke, imaging is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Headaches and balance issues are not prominent symptoms of seizures.
In my opinion, blood pressure changes should be taken in consideration.
Difficulty in lifting the leg after all these days also is not related to seizures, in my opinion brain imaging (MRI) is necessary to evaluate a possible ischemic stroke that may cause all these symptoms.
Discuss with your husband's Doctor about getting evaluated further with brain imaging.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Possible stroke, imaging is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Headaches and balance issues are not prominent symptoms of seizures.
In my opinion, blood pressure changes should be taken in consideration.
Difficulty in lifting the leg after all these days also is not related to seizures, in my opinion brain imaging (MRI) is necessary to evaluate a possible ischemic stroke that may cause all these symptoms.
Discuss with your husband's Doctor about getting evaluated further with brain imaging.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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