I have had migraines of various types
since age 16 (33 years!!) & no sign of
epilepsy & there is some in my family,
& aside from normal stress or pain
related brain hassles (at the time not
constantly etc) no brain or iq issues. So
I find the whole idea bizarre that
migraines would cause iq loss - think how
many people suffer them & how often
have you heard anything this weird
mentioned. I am calling the drs idiots
not you!!!!
Many epileptics hold down demanding jobs
so again I find such a
conclusion/explanation bizarre.
I have experienced (personally &
several family members) specialists
misdiagnosing health problems though -
including making a diagnosis when they
didn't know the answer!!
suggestions:
1. Have you obtained several opinions
(without dr each talking to the
other!!)??
2. Have you been to see what alternative
therapists say - homeopath, naturopath to
start (actually pm drvenugopal a homeopath
from india who posts here - he might be
able to give you some ideas/leads)??
3. Go to google & type in migraines
& brain damage also treatment of
migraine related brain damage & (to my
amazement - it does exist) you may find
some help - but given your situation i'd
suggest getting a family member/friend to
do this as there's alot to plough
through!!
4. Look into natural supplements that
help memory/brain function gingko, also
smart nutrition.Com has some tablets that
might help & i'm sure there are other
on-line places to get help/meds etc.
5. Go to dynamind.Com or alpha-stim.Com
& rent/hire a ces machine (cost to buy
about $us200)- this machine has done
wonders for my migraines - they help the
brain in lots of ways & from what you
describe - i'd be getting all the help I
could!!