Sneaky aura

[Teal124]

Hi, does anyone get migraine aura that just sneaks up on you with no preformed? Thanks

[Bea66]

Yes, I do. I'd never had the "classic" aura until earlier this year, so this is new to me!

I've had migraine for most of my life, and it can take all sorts of shapes and forms, but this has taken me by surprise.

First time it happened I was watching tv, nothing to suggest a migraine coming on, when I got a little patch, like I'd been looking at a bright light. It grew bigger, into a "c" shape, zigzags, colours the whole thing. A quick Google confirmed it was an aura, but I was terrified I was having/going to have a stroke. No headache afterwards. I've had a few over the past months now. No warning, and few symptoms following.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Bea66]

I have just read your post Bea66, almost exactly the same with me, I am also taking prednisolone for RD.

The optician told me today that I need new glasses and that I have blepharitis.

I hope you are feeling better.

[Bea66 in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Scary isn't it? Can I ask, what is RD?

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Bea66]

Yes it is scary, RD is Rheumatic Disease and apparently eye problems can be part of it.

[Bea66 in reply to Rachmaninov2]

Ah, yes, of course! Thanks. I've heard that too. Hope you're coping ok with the steroids. Horrible things, but do the job x

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to Bea66]

Just started, side effects but as you say do the job.

Hard to know what are side effects and what aren’t.☹️