Migraine Auras - scintillating scotoma?

[FoggyMoggy]

I had a spate of these a few years ago, having never had them before (I have migraines without auras as a rule and when I have auras the pain isn't as bad if it's there at all). Then they disappeared. Now they are back again and I can get them every day or several times a week or, like this morning, twice. In fact I was dreaming I had an aura and turns out when I woke it was an actual one. Then slept a bit and then woke with one again though not so bad

I am worried after looking on Dr Google, in case I am at greater risk of a stroke. I am in my 50s (auras started after 50) and am not quite post-menopausal (but almost).

I am easily alarmed and worry about my health so be gentle with me - thanks

[Robin_Hood2]

I'm 50 odd and currently had 22 of these episodes in past 23 days. Normally only have around 6-8 a year. Had 2 already today and it's yet early!

You sent your message a year ago. What eventually happened?

[FoggyMoggy in reply to Robin_Hood2]

Hi Robin_Hood

Sorry only just seen your reply. My auras seem to have settled down again and haven't had one for months. Hope yours have settled down too.

[Robin_Hood2 in reply to FoggyMoggy]

Yes indeed they have. I had 12 episodes in December (no idea why I said 22). However, my last one was on the 26th December. That's what happens sometimes. I have none for months, then get a load all at once. BTW I'm *positive* it was my anxiety about them that accounted for why I had so many in December.

[FoggyMoggy in reply to Robin_Hood2]

Glad to hear that they've gone for now! interesting that you had them in December - I remember one year I had a lot in December and felt the Xmas lights were triggering them but that may have been coincidence. I have had them at other times of year