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Mini Strokes, Numbness In Face. On Topamax. Is It Because Of Migraines?

I went to the neurologist last week and I was diagnosed as having had mini strokes. I was prescribed topomax. Before taking the medication the left side of my face was numb. What do you think the cause of that was? All of the instances that I am feeling even right now are happening on the left side of my head. He said that they come from migraines. Do migraines come in different phases. I have had one when I was a teenager and I am now 45 years old. I have not had any since.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Thanks for query on HCM.
Numbness on face is most likely due to involvement of facial nerve.
Continue your current medicines.
You have to take oral nsaid.
Start oral as well as intra muscular b12,folic acid and other supplement.
Be watchful for progress of numbness.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
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Mini Strokes, Numbness In Face. On Topamax. Is It Because Of Migraines?

Thanks for query on HCM. Numbness on face is most likely due to involvement of facial nerve. Continue your current medicines. You have to take oral nsaid. Start oral as well as intra muscular b12,folic acid and other supplement. Be watchful for progress of numbness. Keep in touch with your doctor.