visual disturbance with migraine - National Migraine...

National Migraine Centre

9,199 members2,689 posts

visual disturbance with migraine

lacolyn profile image
4 Replies

hi, my migraines last for days and usually specifically include considerable flashes and image retention etc as well as the blind spots. Any help here?

Written by
lacolyn profile image
lacolyn
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
4 Replies
Cavapoochonowner profile image
Cavapoochonowner

Hello there,I read from a previous post that you had a thyroidectomy a few years ago and you are on thyroxine. Same as me.I find if my thyroid hormones are off kilter for some reason,my migraines start again.Have you had your levels checked recently,could they be a little too high or low, or are you deficient in any vitamins.I have to try really hard to keep everything stable,my body doesn't like change.The thyroid forum on here is very good for helping with that and I have learnt alot from there.Wishing you luck.

lacolyn profile image
lacolyn in reply toCavapoochonowner

Thank you for your message. You could be right. I’m having blood checks so I’ll suggest that. Tbh it’s the visuals that disturb me most lately. They persist for an hour or two, fade then return. It’s a kind of flashing but also image retention as I look from one place to another.

Cavapoochonowner profile image
Cavapoochonowner in reply tolacolyn

I had started to get the aura,with the blind spots and flickering lights too,but with no headache as I got older.I know some people on the thyroid forum also have Afib so there might be a connection there too,might be worth taking a look.Hope you get sorted, migraines have been the bane of my life,so you have my sympathy.

Onthemove1971 profile image
Onthemove1971

Have you seen an Ophthalmologist or a Neuro-Ophthalmologist?Just to rule out any issues with your vision.

Hope you find answered so you can get treatment.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Migraine with visual disturbances

Hey guys. I'm new to this but wondered if any of you had any advice for migraine with aura.. bit of...

Migraine with aura

Hi there, i have just been told by my nurologist that i have Migraine with aura! Now to be fair i...
confuzzled profile image

migraine with vertigo

Does anyone get vertigo attacks then migraine I get a headache that lasts two weeks then vertigo...
knowles8586 profile image

Migraine

Hi all been diagnosed with anexity my headache started as tension but now they av developed further...
Kirsty456 profile image

Moderation team

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.