Migraine aura

It happens sometimes and usually lasts 15 to 20 minutes. Then comes a slight headache.

An ocular migraine is very scary, especially when we don't understand it. But if we can understand how it...

Ocular or "classic" migraines are severe headaches accompanied by changes in vision (seeing flashes of light or shadows, or an "aura"). Mild cases can be treated with pain relievers and rest. Stronger or more frequent ocular migraines can...

"It was so frightening and bizarre..."

About 1 in 3 people with migraine have aura, which is a series of changes to the senses. There are 5 subtypes including hemiplegic and retinal migraine.

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What is migraine? Migraine is a common cause of headache that affects 10% of the population. Migraine may also cause unusual visual symptoms that occur with or without a headache. What causes migraine? The cause of migraine is unknown, … Continue reading →

If you're prone to migraines, knowing about auras ahead of time can help you become aware of an oncoming migraine and make a plan for managing symptoms.

Do you often struggle because of symptoms of migraine aura? Learn about these and how you can cope with the help of an Upper Cervical Chiropractor.

We also hypothesize that migraine may be attributable to a reactivation of a latent HSV residing within the trigeminal ganglion. The authors She was a healthy 21-year-old white college student who woke up one morning to a “scintillating scotoma”, a visual aura of writhing dots. That was followed about an […]