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Ocular Migraines

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linda55480
linda55480

Is anyone else experiencing ocular migraines and how frequently do they occur? My eye doctor wants me to have an MRI and my medical doctor prescribed propranolol.

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  • NicolaAnne1994
    NicolaAnne1994 linda55480

    Posted

    Sorry, what is ocular migraines? sorry if I seem stupid! x
    • linda55480
      linda55480 NicolaAnne1994

      Posted

      Hello,

      An ocular migraine is when you have blind spots in your field of vision, flashing lights, lasting for 10-15 minutes and afterwards a headache but not always.

    • NicolaAnne1994
      NicolaAnne1994 linda55480

      Posted

      Oh I see that doesn't sound pleasant!! I would definitely have your MRI as my Nan suffered with a couple of mini strokes in the eyes! Fingers crossed you will be okay! 

      Good Luck! x

    • linda55480
      linda55480 NicolaAnne1994

      Posted

      I have one scheduled for next Monday, and am a bit scared! Both my eye doctor & medical doctor reassured me they're not mini-strokes.
    • NicolaAnne1994
      NicolaAnne1994 linda55480

      Posted

      Ah do you know how long the mri is?? I have to have one on my head and I have had a mri before on my back but only lasted about 10 mins and I absolutely hated it!! I nearly pressed the panic button!! I am sure you be okay though!! 
    • linda55480
      linda55480 NicolaAnne1994

      Posted

      I'm not sure, but I am clostrophbic! 

      Thanjs for your support I really appreciate it!

    • NicolaAnne1994
      NicolaAnne1994 linda55480

      Posted

      I am the same!! I was sweating and everything i really didn't like it! See your GP before hand and they can give you a sedative to take! And it is fine!! smile 
  • StevenRose
    StevenRose linda55480

    Posted

    Hi Linda,

    When you say ocular migraines, do you mean you get a lot of pain in one eye and it waters a lot?

    When I get a cluster headache my eye and surrounding area is really painful and my eye waters.

    Someitmes when I have hemaplegic migraine, I get a lot of pain in my eye and I am photofobic.

    Is thsi the sort of thing you are talking about?

    • linda55480
      linda55480 StevenRose

      Posted

      Hello, 

      it's a little different, there are flashing lights, and your vision I sffect end for 10-15 minutes and then afterwards you may or may not experience a headache. I've had the infrequently in the past but just recently because of stress, more frequently! 

      Linda

    • linda55480
      linda55480

      Posted

      Sorry about the typo -is affected for 10-15
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