Hemiplegic Migraine
What is Hemiplegic Migraine
Hemiplegic migraine is a rare but severe form of migraine where, along with headache, the patient experiences temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the body — much like a stroke.
From a homeopathic point of view, this condition reflects a deep nervous system imbalance where the brain’s nerve signals and blood vessels temporarily lose coordination, causing symptoms like numbness, weakness, and visual disturbances.
Homeopathy views hemiplegic migraine as a nervous and vascular hypersensitivity, often triggered by emotional strain, exhaustion, or suppressed tension, where the nerve conduction becomes faulty for a short duration.
कारण
- Genetic predisposition (it can run in families)
- Emotional stress or mental overwork
- Hormonal changes – especially in women
- Lack of sleep or irregular sleep patterns
- Skipping meals or fasting
- Certain foods like chocolate, cheese, processed meat, alcohol
- Sudden weather or light changes
- Physical exertion or long screen exposure
- Head injury or trauma in some cases
लक्षण
Hemiplegic migraine can have two main phases — aura phase and headache phase.
1. Aura / Early Phase:
- Numbness or tingling on one side of the body (face, arm, leg)
- Weakness or temporary paralysis of one side (resembles stroke)
- Difficulty in speaking or finding words
- Visual disturbances – flashing lights, blurred vision, zigzag lines
- Confusion or disorientation
2. Headache Phase:
- Severe, throbbing pain on one side of the head
- Nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound
- Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
- Symptoms usually resolve within 24–72 hours, but weakness may last longer
Homeopathic Understanding
In homeopathy, hemiplegic migraine represents a disturbed balance between the mind, nerves, and circulation.
Instead of just focusing on the headache, homeopathy treats the root nervous imbalance and the constitutional weakness that makes the person prone to such attacks.
It is seen as a reaction of a sensitive nervous system — where emotional stress, fear, or overstrain can provoke temporary nerve paralysis or migraine pain.
The aim of homeopathic treatment is to:
- Calm the nervous system
- Restore proper blood and nerve conduction
- Reduce migraine frequency and intensity
- Prevent recurrence naturally
होम्योपैथिक उपचार
1. Belladonna – For sudden, intense headache with redness of face, throbbing arteries, and one-sided weakness; patient may feel heat in the head.
2. Gelsemium – Excellent for weakness, dizziness, and drowsiness before or during migraine; eyes feel heavy, speech may be slow.
3. Natrum Muriaticum – Chronic migraine with numbness, weakness, and aggravation from emotional grief or sunlight.
4. Glonoine – For congestive type headaches with flushed face, heat, and confusion; useful when blood rushes to the head suddenly.
5. Cuprum Metallicum – For spasm or temporary paralysis with headache and nausea; especially when migraine comes with cramps or twitching.
6. Plumbum Metallicum – For deeper nerve involvement where weakness persists even after migraine subsides.
7. Phosphorus – For patients with visual symptoms, dizziness, and nervous sensitivity; head feels light or empty.
(Note: Remedy must be chosen individually by a professional homeopath based on totality of symptoms.)
Lifestyle & Self-Care
- Avoid skipping meals; eat light and regularly.
- Sleep adequately and maintain a regular sleep routine.
- Identify and avoid migraine triggers (certain foods, lights, or stress).
- Stay hydrated and avoid caffeine or alcohol.
- Practice breathing, yoga, or meditation to relax the nervous system.
- Avoid sudden light or sound exposure.
- During an attack, rest in a dark, quiet room.
- Maintain a migraine diary to note patterns and triggers.
सारांश
Hemiplegic migraine may sound frightening because of its stroke-like weakness, but in most cases, it is fully reversible.
Homeopathy works gently on the nerve control centers, improving both vascular regulation and brain function.
With regular homeopathic care,
- The frequency and intensity of attacks reduce,
- The nervous system regains strength,
- The person’s confidence and vitality return naturally — without side effects or dependency.
