Woman's stroke symptoms were hemiplegic migraine

A woman initially feared she was having a stroke due to severe headaches and paralysis, but was later diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine, a condition that can be misdiagnosed. The woman experienced symptoms that mimicked a stroke, including facial paralysis, but doctors initially dismissed it as anxiety or a headache. It took years and multiple episodes before she received the correct diagnosis of hemiplegic migraine. Hemiplegic migraine, a rare type of migraine, can cause stroke-like symptoms. Treatment, such as beta blockers, can help manage the condition, though finding the right treatment can take time.