what on earth just happened to me ?

[Phantosmia]

I've posted here a few times before about my headaches and other horrible symptoms. I still have no answers.

This afternoon I started with a headache. Nothing new, I have one most days. It turned into a migraine that left me screaming in agony, vomiting from the pain. After about an hour the pain eased off and felt like a regular headache.

I sat up and was talking to my husband, feeling a bit jittery but not surprising after experiencing that kind of pain, when all of a sudden I was overcome by intense fear and my head turned to the right as much as it could and I was drooling and my neck and head were twitching. I couldn't move my head back. I was gripping my husbands arm so tight I've left a bruise. I was so frightened. I ended up having a panic attack I think. I don't know how long it lasted but eventually I was able to move my head back to normal position. I felt calm and my headache went away almost instantly.

Afterwards I felt a bit delicate, kind of like a hangover I guess, and I kept bursting in to tears even though I didn't feel sad and was no longer in pain.

I was genuinely scared and terrified my DH. I feel ok now. No pain.

I was thinking neck spasm or cramp after such severe head pain . But just reaching out to see if anyone else has experience this after a migraine?

Fit? Stroke? Whatever it is sorry I don't have the answer but definately go to the drs

Sounds like a seizure of some sort

Sounds like a stroke or seizure. Either way you need checked properly by medical professionals. I'd go sooner than later as not worth any risk if it's been as severe as it sounds. Hope you are ok OP.

Do you remember this?

I would suggest you need a urgent Brain Scan

How frightening OP.

Haven't seen any of your previous posts but if it was me I'd be going to A&E first thing in the morning, or if you have a walk-in doctor's/your GP possibility.

I was fully aware while it was happening, just had no control of my neck but could move my arms. I felt like I was burning inside out from the fear though.

It's been a few hours and feels like a bad dream now though.

You need to see a doctor.

Ok so I know anxiety can be increased by anxious breathing and that can lead to panic and then panic attack. So yes the panic element has possibly been increased due to anxiety building BUT that anxiety built because of a fright about the intensity of a headache. That level of headache isn't usual migraine level and sounds more like a stroke, seizure (you can have seizures where you feel fairly present) or a TSA. Get checked OP. Don't wait.

Make detailed notes of what happened, it's so easy to forget details in a situation like this

Take them to see the doctor

You poor thing 💐

Sounds like cervical dystonia potentially? Defo seek proper medical advice tho!

That sounds truly terrifying for you, and for your DH too - I’m so sorry you’re going thru this. Sounds like from your post you’ve had similar episodes in the past, or headaches with other symptoms relating to this? Either way, it would be something I’d want to get checked out - maybe see your GP for a specialist referral for a more indepth assessment/scan, or contact your local urgent care. Possibly some sort of seizure? Which may be very easily treated/prevented from reoccurring, but I think you wanna get it looked at.
Wishing you a full and fast recovery, let’s hope you can get to the bottom of this and get treatment soon 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹😊

I've been suffering from thesé kind of symptoms (plus a whole host of others) for over a year now. Though the neck spasm was a first I've been struggling with migraines and headaches and other weird things happening to my body almost every day since June last year .

I have seen several doctors, a neurologist and all have brushed me off. I waited months to see the neurologist and I spent 5 minutes in the appointment and he didn't even listen to me. Had an MRI and it was described as normal so when I told him that (he did not look at any of the scans nor read the full report) he waved me out of his office and said "probably viral" and shut the door. And I paid so much money to be treated like that!

Had blood tests and everything was normal.

I'm feeling fine this morning but DH wants me to see the GP again so I will. I just know that I won't get anywhere.

I find posting here helps because I feel heard and listened to and I appreciate the support.

Covid? New strains are causing migraine, nerve inflammation and facial twitching. It’s not necessarily related to other conditions you’ve been struggling with.

Get checked out though.

@Phantosmia Just seen your update. It is awful when medical professionals are so abruptly dismissive! You are well within your rights to stand your ground and insist they take you seriously. I wonder if it may help for your DH to attend with you and speak up for you as well. Sorry you're going through this it must be very difficult on you both.