SS : scary **update***

Katieluc106

First I started with an ocular migraine. My right eye went, how I describe, you're looking through water. Then my arm went completely numb. Numb like I couldn't move it it felt like a lead arm. Then it went to my face even my gums were numb and tongue. As any one had experience with this? I called my dr the office is closed so I'm waiting for him to call back. This was so scary especially when I couldn't form a sentence. Like I knew what I want to say but the words wouldn't come out or I couldn't pronounce that word properly. UPDATE: everything went well. Was monitored for awhile Vivian is a complete monkey moving around in there. They ended up taking a ton of blood to make sure I didn't have a clotting issue (which I won't get back until Monday). Also she wanted me to take some Imetrex through an IV but I refused as the episode didn't last long and it's the only headache I've had. For now I'm told I need to sleep as much as possible, drink way more water (on top of my 10 glasses a day), and if it happens again don't call anyone just go right to L&D. Thanks for all your advice and thoughts! Love all my preggo ladies!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Mztwilson

Those are symptoms of a stroke you need to get in ASAP!

tbmadeamistake

Agree with PP, don't wait for a call back, go to the ER!

JujuB22

Serious stroke symptoms! Have someone take you to the ER now! This is considered a priority 1 medical call based on your symptoms, which means ambulance would come lights and sirens to you. Seek help!

LilyGracesMommy

GO TO THE ER!!

Probable stroke or TIA

keeping you in my thoughts& prayers

Katieluc106

It was terrifying! I lost it when I couldn't articulate a sentence, my poor DD wouldn't leave me and help my hand the whole time (she's 2 1/2) so far the migraine it gone and my arm has full feeling back it's just my face. I called the OB like 30 minutes ago. She happens to be the L&D at our hospital too.

coffee89

Call an ambulance right now if you haven't!

Neuron79

Every minute counts. Go now, ask questions later. Go. Now.

Verstej2

I would totally go to the ER. If you don't have anyone who can take you call an ambulance. Those are very serious symptoms. Please don't wait for a call back, just go right in. Even if you are feeling better now, you could have had a mini stroke and sometimes they are followed by a more serious one. Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping everything is just fine.

katiebartton

I agree with PP and would head to the ER, my sister has had 5 strokes before the age of 30 and trust me every minute does count! There is a shot they can give you to help lessen the damage from the clot. You are at higher risk of clots when pregnant so please go!

rastrau

I agree with the PP - ER, stat! My father has suffered several TIA episodes (mini-strokes, essentially) and they're scary things and can be indicators of larger problems. The first one directly lead to him getting a pacemaker. 

Better safe than sorry - go!

jshrop

Get to a hospital now! Even if it is a migraine it is so much better to be safe than to regret waiting later! Go!!

curlylocks3

Is there a way you can speak to the on-call doctor in L&D? 30 minutes is a long time for a call back, especially for symptoms like that.

gregsgurl81304

I 150% agree with everyone to call an ambulance or get someone to take you to the ER!!!  T&P's that everything turns out ok.

deedee830

katiebartton said:

I agree with PP and would head to the ER, my sister has had 5 strokes before the age of 30 and trust me every minute does count! There is a shot they can give you to help lessen the damage from the clot. You are at higher risk of clots when pregnant so please go!

This. Every minute counts and there are steps that can be taken to mitigate damage. Please go if you haven't already. Worst case scenario, it's nothing. Best case scenario, it's caught in time and permanent damage is avoided/reduced.

Seriously, please go.

Katieluc106

I called back again and they said they would page her again and if she didn't call back in 20 call the line again. The dr on call is the one in labor and delivery

liberty95

KrystaJ said:

Just an additional note - migraines can come with symptoms that mimic a stroke; it's terrifying but more common than people realize. 

My docs have made it pretty clear it's worth it (especially since it's rare that that I get migraines like this) to go to the ER when they happen, just in case it is a stroke (or more likely a TIA).

This.

It is not 100% a stroke, migraines can present with stroke like symptoms.

Have a symptoms resolved?

Either way, get to an ER for evaluation.

BMaidPlanner

Are you at the ER now? This is not a wait for your OB situation.

Ashes92813

Go to the ER and please update us when you have a moment!

TonyaCody06

Stroke!

shellbell813

I'm not sure why you are still waiting for your OB to return your call. It might be nothing, but the symptoms you have described could be very serious for you and your LO. You really need to immediately get to the ER. Find a way. Call an ambulance and a friend to watch your daughter. Please go now and stop waiting for a phone call.

b48kate

Good lord yes...ED now (to work up the differential diagnosis for complex migraine vs TIA/CVA). Please, I'm a registered nurse on a stroke certified unit, you must go now. Hopefully you are already there...

crestedlady

I agree with the previous posters...based on your symptoms, I'm also guessing that it is unlikely that your doctor is going to feel comfortable diagnosing you over the phone and/or telling you to just wait it out without having someone see you for further testing...as a previous poster said, it is highly likely that she will tell you to go to the ER.

MrsCase1

This is the most stressful post ever. I hope and pray she is not responding because she went to the hospital! I really hope we get an update!

sparklenshine_89

Sending prayers! I hope you're already at the ER

stephpaez

I hope you are not still waiting for a phone call from your OB! Go to the ER, this could have been a stroke. Seriously!

puttyeast

I hope you are at the ER and getting some kind of medical attention right now! I hope everything is ok!

drby126

Keep us posted! Thinking of you!

kks4471

Whether it's a stroke or migraine, please go to the ER for evaluation.  Those are very scary symptoms, T&P to you!

Katieluc106

I'm here ladies! I'm fine headaches gone they are monitoring Vivian. And waiting for ultrasound. I ended up going and on the way she called.

sans

I'm so glad you ended up going. Even if your headache is gone I hope they will do a CT at the least. I have ended up in the ER for something similar (ended up being a hemiplegic migraine, with loss of motor function, sensation on one side and ability to talk) and they had to do a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis and CT scan to rule out stroke. Many hugs and hope you are okay.

Katieluc106

Yeah they didn't say anything about a CT should u say something
Edit: I say**

stephpaez

Katieluc106 said:

Yeah they didn't say anything about a CT should u say something
Edit: I say**

Yes. Just to rule all out as much as possible.

steprozz

sending lots of T&Ps your way! glad you went and are getting everything under control. that is such a scary situation!

flerlgirl

KrystaJ said:

Just an additional note - migraines can come with symptoms that mimic a stroke; it's terrifying but more common than people realize. 

My docs have made it pretty clear it's worth it (especially since it's rare that that I get migraines like this) to go to the ER when they happen, just in case it is a stroke (or more likely a TIA).

My SIL gets these kinds of migraines and also has instructions to go to the ER every time just in case. 

ElTrain5

I had a migraine exactly like like once about 8 years ago. Scared the shit out of me. Blurry vision, numb on one side from my face to my feet. It went away in a couple of hours, but I had just completed my EMT training and was convinced it was a stroke as well. Always a good idea to go get checked out just in case, but hopefully it's just a really awful migraine. Apparently loss of feeling on one side is a rare but not completely uncommon symptom. Update when you can!

ElTrain5

My hospital will not do Ct scans on pregnant women unless it's an emergency. Based on to the fact that your symptoms went away, maybe they are comfortable taking you out of "emergency" status? Nurses: can stroke symptoms clear up if it's an actual stroke, as opposed to a migraine?

k318

Tia (transient ischemic attack or "mini stroke") have the same symptoms as a stroke but they go away after a few minutes. Even though the symptoms go away it is still important to explore further as it can be something serious!

b48kate

lpetrillo said:

Tia (transient ischemic attack or "mini stroke") have the same symptoms as a stroke but they go away after a few minutes. Even though the symptoms go away it is still important to explore further as it can be something serious!

This is true, a TIA may resolve very quickly but your risk for stroke (CVA) increases (about 10 percent) in the period immediately following the TIA; so many TIA patients are kept for observation. This is particularly true if the patient has had a TIA while already taking an anticoagulant - as this will be considered an anticoagulant failure and a new plan will need to be implemented.

colllydon

Hope everything's okay! Thinking if you and Vivian! LOVE the name BTW.

elsa1688

Glad to hear everything is ok!