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Left Side Facial Numbness With A Pulling Sensation, Topomax Made Me Dumb. Any Thoughts ?

I have had left side facial numbness for 2 years I also get a weird pulling sensation when this happens down my neck and into shoulder. I have seen 2 neurologist that both say complicated migraine. I do not have a headache and it is almost daily. I tried topamax and it made me dumb and I'm not one to take meds what are your thoughts?
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hello.Besides of complicated migraine other diagnoses as trigeminal neuralgia should be considered.Gabapentin is an effective drug for neuropathic pain and prevention migraine attacks.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
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Left Side Facial Numbness With A Pulling Sensation, Topomax Made Me Dumb. Any Thoughts ?

Hello.Besides of complicated migraine other diagnoses as trigeminal neuralgia should be considered.Gabapentin is an effective drug for neuropathic pain and prevention migraine attacks.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)