Mixed messages

[Lancashirelass07]

Does anyone have glaucoma and also suffer with migraines auras . I have both ,taking drops for the glaucoma, but just paracetamol for the migraines.?My neurologist won't treat them unless I have more than 5 Attacks a month. I am getting 2/3 .

Wondering how you cope, as I am getting a bit depressed by everything. As it's so random , I am scared of making arrangements to do anything. .

Would appreciate any advice and would love to know how you cope. I live alone ,that makes matters more difficult.

[Choirlover]

Hi

I am really sorry to hear you suffer from migraines - it is so distressing to have to live with a condition that attacks with no warning. I have also had classic migraine from the age of 21 and I am now 75! Plus I do have glaucoma and use drops. But I am convinced that my migraine and glaucoma are not at all related as I was only diagnosed with glaucoma at the age of 62. Although the classic migraine attacks have lessened in intensity over the years, around 20 years ago I was diagnosed with migraine variant balance disorder which, like yours, really messed up my life. I was so dizzy I could not get out of bed until the attack wore off. I had noticed that the classic attacks were worsened by disturbed sleep patterns and neck pain and the consultant I saw for MVBD suggested various foodstuffs could be a culprit too which I have now removed from my diet. With regular neck massages and sleep patterns plus sticking to my diet my dizzy spells have practically disappeared and I rarely get migraine auras either : even when I do get the latter I can cope with them. I hope you can find a way to relieve yours. Might be worth keeping a diary of what you eat and do as a pattern may emerge although I guess this might have been suggested to you already.

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to Choirlover]

Thank you for replying, I also have neck problems. And dizzy spells, all this didn't start until I was in my seventies. It's a nuisance and doctors don't seem to be able to find a solution . Doesn't seem to be food related.. think it's sleep and stress related.

[Beecalmed]

Yes I do! Maybe read my previous posts for my comments on glaucoma, migraines and Flammers Syndrome. 👍🏻

[Beecalmed in reply to Beecalmed]

Actually just realised you will need to read my posts in “Replies” as it’s been in response to others posts on NTG and migraines. 👍🏻

[Littlesnowflake]

I don't, but recently I've been seeing a new consultant privately for my glaucoma. He asked if I suffer from migraines, so that would suggest that there can be a connection.

Hope that helps.

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to Littlesnowflake]

Thanks ,I think there's a connection, mine both started more or less at the same time.

[countrygirl1]

Hi,

I have had migraine with aura every few months for many years, and only once had a headache. I take paracetamol as soon as I realize I'm getting the aura and that works. Frequency of attacks has lessened a lot with age but are definitely linked to stress for me.

Last year I was diagnosed with POAG and at my first appointment with the Consultant she asked if I had migraines and when I said yes she told me there was a connection with glaucoma, although they are unable to say what it is.

I have eyedrops for the glaucoma and had an unsuccessful Laser Treatment ten months ago.

I know I need to learn to cope with stress but it's not easy.

I do hope you find some good support.

[Lancashirelass07 in reply to countrygirl1]

Thank you for replying, don't know which is worse, glaucoma or migraine auras. Feel so miserable. You would think after ten years ,I would have come to terms with it . I think stress makes it worse. But somehow knowing that doesn't help.Just have to plod on ,best we can!!!