Advice for hemiplegic migraines
Hello. My mother was recently diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines, the symptoms of her episodes imitate strokes so each one has ended up in a long hospital stay. Two days ago she had an episode and was unresponsive, her breathing began to fluctuate and she was taken to hospital via air ambulance. While in hospital, she had another episode where CPR was nearly required but she regained consciousness just as they brought in the crash cart.
I don’t know a lot about these migraines, but I was wondering if people know what I can do from here. Im scared and a bit confused, I want to keep equipment and medication at home so I can keep her safe until an ambulance arrives for future episodes. I am going to take a CPR course as well. Im not very good at keeping calm in these situations, both times I broke into tears and couldn’t put together my words. But she relies on me and I need to step up as her carer, does anyone here who perhaps struggles with the same migraines have any advice as to what I can do? Thank you