Auras

[Mavary]

Hi guys. I don’t post on here often. I used to get really bad migraines when I was a bit younger. I had them from three four years old. I would be in terrific pain, couldn’t stand the light or any noise and have been known to be sick. The went about ten years ago. I have now found the last few years I’ve been getting aura migraines about two a year. I’m a bit worried though because I’ve had four aura migraines in a couple of weeks. Should I be worried as I understand if you have aura migraines without pain you are more likely to have a stroke or heart attack. Has anyone else got the same problem and have you got any more info on it.

[tieaknot]

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! I had just the headaches as a young g kid for a year or 2 and then they got better and when I was in my later 30s, after a surgery for something else, I started with visual auras. I have had various auras now for over 10 years (most with other migraine symptoms like headaches and nausea, vertigo, aphasia, cognitive issues etc, and a few without) and sometimes have them 6-20 times a month and sometimes multiple in a day, Migraines can change over time and my Neuro is great about getting an MRI if my symptoms change significantly. Latest MRI looked fine despite some really rough months! So I’m going to say not to worry but also discuss any changes with your doctor and they might want to get a brain imaging just to be sure everything is okay. Feel better!

[Mavary in reply to tieaknot]

Mine has definitely changed over the years. It went from the typical pain couldn’t stand the light or sound. I really feel for those who get the really bad migraines. Mine has changed with age. It has now changed from one or two a year to four aura migraines in a week. I’m pretty sure stress plays a part in mine. I’ve also got that when I’m in a darker room I get an oblong shape of little lights that all twist round. It’s actually very hard to explain. I did show the optician what I had drawn out and she poo hooed me. So I’m no further on. I’ve only had these aura migraines a couple of years maybe three years. I remember my first one was while filling out a form. I think I was a bit stressed about getting it right when the aura started. It’s funny but I had an idea that’s what it was. I went up to the surgery and the receptionist recommended I see the optician so I booked that evening and they booked me in for the morning. The first one is a bit worrying though.

[Mavary]

just to say I had five aura migraines in two and a half weeks. Seeing as I’ve only had about two a year I never worried much about it but when it came to the five I thought I should seek information so I rang my Dr this morning. Apparently he’s not too worried about it but has told me to take my Naramig for a few days. Or when I get the aura migraine. So it’s a case of just carry on and ignore them. The last one I had changed sides. They were happening on the left side but now the last one was on the right.