Can the eyes swell and look really puffy and partially closed with migraine?

[NWMum]

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Mine do so I would say yes. But, are you allergic to anything? I am and my daughter is, during an attack my lips swell but her eyes do, worth thinking about. Maybe ask your GP?

Jayne

[Elvira45]

Hi yes, my eyes always swell and the left eye droops, runs and clouds over. It is one of the major irritants of the migraine for me. I have seen opticians and doctors about it and they reassured me that it was just one of the symptoms of migraine and nothing more serious. I find a cold flannel or frozen gel pack across the brow really helpful and soothing.

[Charlotte_NMC Partner National Migraine Centre]

Hi there, yes eyes are often affected in those with Aura. About 10% of migraine attacks have a warning 'aura' which happens before the headache starts. This 'aura' lasts from a few minutes to up to an hour. You may notice flashing lights or zig-zag lines which move across in front of your eyes, as well as blank spots when you look at things.

Pain, drooping and watering focussed to one eye though can be a common feature of cluster headache so it is important if you haven't been to National Migraine Centre or seen a headache specialist, to ensure that you have had a proper diagnosis. As without that, you will not be getting appropriate treatment.

We have relatively short notice appointments at the moment and are happy to see anyone at the charity-run clinic. Call 0207 251 3322 or visit the website nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk to request an appointment.

[1stgls]

I told my GP about my droopy/teary/cloudy left eye which happens during migraine and he did not believe me! I am so glad that one of you has mentioned it as I was finding it really scary, the thing which is really bothering me at the moment are dizzy spells, these are so bad that I cannot function at all and these last for hours and hours ( cannot even get to the toilet! -I now have a massive bladder), does anyone think I need to see my GP as these are new or, are they just another manifestation of the curse of the migraine and I should not waste my time with him.

I found beta-blockers to be of no use.

In a way I am lucky as my migraine are menstrual so I can plan some of my life around them

[Charlotte_NMC Partner National Migraine Centre]

Our advice is normally if your symptoms change and you are in any way concerned, go to see your GP or a specialist. It is not necessarily that it is something sinister, but you may benefit from a slightly different treatment.