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Has anyone seen geometric designs ?

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susan25558
susan25558

I have dealt with vertigo and dizziness for 4 months now. 2 weeks ago I had a spell where I saw rainbow geometric designs in my periphial vision. It lasted about 20 mins. Scared me. I have pains in my head also. Any body else had this? My sister had it a week ago and they found out she had a stroke.

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  • judyan20
    judyan20 susan25558

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    It sounds like a migraine aura. It caused my vestibular damage which left me with balance and vision problems. I am getting better with vestibular exercises but it can still recur. Prevent migraine through identifying triggers such as certain foods, certain strong smells, stress or through medication .
    • susan25558
      susan25558 judyan20

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply. Did you have the Geometric designs in your periphial vision?
    • judyan20
      judyan20 susan25558

      Posted

      Yes and if I closed either eye they were still there. It lasted twenty minutes. I have had them occasionally for several years but they had never made me unbalanced before. You could be referred to a neurologist by your GP. It does seem like migraine aura without headache. I never had headache but felt very tired. Also lost central vision for the length of time it took to ease.
  • Hayhue
    Hayhue susan25558

    Posted

    If you're worried, I'd go to ER to be safe and ease your mind. But it honestly sounds like a migraine aura.

  • Sochima822
    Sochima822 susan25558

    Posted

    Yes, they are migraine auras, occurs with the aging process as well with no pain. I get both with and without pain. Hope you're better now.

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