Michele and Ian:

I had my surgeries when I was about 9 and even after I had them, I still had headaches and some tinglyness...

I wouldn't say I got "worse", though. You may want to ask if they can do the check up sooner than they originally planned. I think it is normal to still have some symptoms after surgery, but they should be less intense (much less) than before surgery. To this day, 14 years post-op, I still have "pins and needles" and then I usually get a headache. But, the important thing is that I am not having TIA's. I can use my hand/arm/leg/whatever... I think you should insist Joe's doc take his time to see what is going on. But, please don't dispair. If what Joe is going through is the same as me, he will be fine. I have never had a stroke and have lived a completely normal life.

I hope this helps.

Sara

Michelle,

Remember, it takes time to grow the new vascular system the surgery started.  Depending on how far the progression of the MM before the surgery, its not that unusual to even have a stroke after surgery.  But that  he hasn't & it's been 2 months, I would say he's probably progressing very well.
As for the migraines, my son still gets them, 7 yrs post-stroke!  He usually wakes up with them, stays in bed 2-3 hrs and then is fine and continues his day.  He has been on Cyproheptadine (generic for Periactin, an antihistamine) for about 3 yrs for these migraines, but still gets aobut 4-6/yr.  Last year, I noticed they seemed to occur most often after a busy weekend - he was probably over-tired.  Other than that, he is quite a normal 11 yr old boy.
I do understand your worry and frustration. I think the suggestions in the previous notes are good ones: 1)start a journal to record the episodes, 2) make sure anyone who is a caregiver (sitter, DAD, relative, teacher, etc.)  know the warning signs of a stroke, 3) and keep your neurologist/neurosurgeon informed.
Best wishes to you & may God bless,

sue