Change the term ‘Hemiplegic Migraine’ to ‘Hemiplegic Attack’

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Many Hemiplegic Migraine sufferers feel the use of the word ‘migraine’ as part of the diagnosis does not entirely reflect the set of symptoms they have. While many people experience migraines some do not. It would be more accurate to say ‘Hemiplegic Attack’ making it easier to explain to others.

Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare but serious neurological disorder causing paralysis often on one side of the body, migraines, dizziness, visual disturbances, slurred speech and it can cause seizures and coma in some people, making it potentially fatal. It mimics the symptoms of a stroke. Hemiplegic Migraine is caused by a single gene mutation and it affects the neurotransmitters in the brain. It can be familial (hereditary) or sporadic (occurs in a person with no family history of the disorder).

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the words that people use to describe medical conditions. Medical terms are often used internationally.

You could start a new petition asking the UK government to consider using the term "Hemiplegic Attack" in its own publications, if that's what you'd like to happen. Alternatively, you could start a petition asking the Government to fund a public awareness campaign to increase public understanding of the reality of hemiplegic attacks.

Timeline

30 May 2018	Petition opened for signatures
5 Jun 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Jun 2018

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