And do a brief search on the web and you will literally find thousands of sites that feature galleries and online references to “migraine art.” It’s a well-known fact that people with migraines often report “visual migraines,” also know as migraine “auras.” Typical visual patterns include “fortification patterns” that resemble zig-zag shapes and art by many people—artists and non-artists alike—reflects these patterns. When the very first migraineurs started to express symptoms through art is not known. But there is speculation that some of the mystical paintings from medieval times, including the work of Hildegard von Bingen (Saint Hildegard), were actually the "visions" that resulted, at least in part, from a migraine attack. Van Gogh, Seurat, and many other artists have also been cited as possible “migraine artists.”
What interests me more though, does anyone else experience loss of speech? Not exactly loss of speech, but loss of being able to say anything understandable. Now, now. :hand:
I have complex/rare visual processing issues caused by the combo of 2 other rare issues which explains my sensitivity to flicker and other visual processing oddities. Migraines are simply an overload symptom I think.One trick I use is to close one eye, especially out of doors. Save yourself all that wearying rendition of your visual field into 3D!
I had the spiky blue and yellow zigzag thing for the first time ever a few weeks ago.
I was rather disconcerted, but it went after half an hour or so
And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like thisI've been having them for 5 or 6 years, maybe twice a year averaged out.
another anti epilepticLooked that up. Side effects don't look like much fun.
Sounds very unpleasant!100mg as a max? that's and odd thing to say, people who get fits take up to 400mg.
Doc has me maxing out at 100mg as he says it's diminishing returns above that.
I still haven't found a consistent trigger. Alcohol is the closest to anything reliable and it's still at about 15% chance.(I rarely drink anyway.).
Sounds very unpleasant!
Doc has me maxing out at 100mg as he says it's diminishing returns above that.
I still haven't found a consistent trigger. Alcohol is the closest to anything reliable and it's still at about 15% chance.(I rarely drink anyway.).
Stopped taking topiramate as it wasn't doing anything and frequency was up if anything. Minor chronic upset stomach was getting annoying too.Making you grumpy is one of the known side effects.
It has however seemed to make extremely grumpy. Maybe I should have ramped it down instead?
I just saw Salvatore's illustration. So, so accurate. Mine are usually the other way round, and there's more orange in them, but a brilliant depiction. Worthy of the Tate Modern in my view!
Feck, that sounds grim.Yeah, that does sound bad. If I found a drug that worked, I would be extremely reluctant to go off it.
Is it worth talking to a pharmacist as they may know more about reality of meds than doctors.
I wasn't told of kidney stones issues with either topiramate or zonisamide but I can't get candesartan without kidney function blood tests before taking it and 4 weeks in.
And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like this
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It feels wrong to refer to it as migraine, because I don't get any headache or nausea, and it doesn't last more than 30 minutes or so. For me it's just a minor inconvenience, compared to what others suffer. But migraine is what the neurologist called it, and who am I to argue?
And in the time it's taken to compose this post, it's almost gone.
And again today, this time for the first time ever with a headache.And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like this
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It feels wrong to refer to it as migraine, because I don't get any headache or nausea, and it doesn't last more than 30 minutes or so. For me it's just a minor inconvenience, compared to what others suffer. But migraine is what the neurologist called it, and who am I to argue?
And in the time it's taken to compose this post, it's almost gone.
And I'm currently experiencing the first since that one. So just over a year ago.
And today. Nothing for a year and now 3 in 4 days. The novelty is beginning to wear off.And again today, this time for the first time ever with a headache.And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like this
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It feels wrong to refer to it as migraine, because I don't get any headache or nausea, and it doesn't last more than 30 minutes or so. For me it's just a minor inconvenience, compared to what others suffer. But migraine is what the neurologist called it, and who am I to argue?
And in the time it's taken to compose this post, it's almost gone.
And I'm currently experiencing the first since that one. So just over a year ago.
Apparently adults with lifelong double vision shouldn't notice it ever, but that's clearly bollocks as I've always noticed it...
And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like this
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It feels wrong to refer to it as migraine, because I don't get any headache or nausea, and it doesn't last more than 30 minutes or so. For me it's just a minor inconvenience, compared to what others suffer. But migraine is what the neurologist called it, and who am I to argue?
And in the time it's taken to compose this post, it's almost gone.
And I'm currently experiencing the first since that one. So just over a year ago.
So, I went to Japan for vacation for 3 weeks. This trip did have several alcoholic encounters, but for spme reason, the overprocessed Japanese beer has always been kind to my migraines...and it was the same this more.check for eugenol content.
More curiously, I only had 1 non-alcohol related migraine....but the moment I got back, *bang*, hello chronic headache.
I conveniently forgot my toothpaste and had to buy a (by my taste) weird Japanese one....could I really be allergic to Colgate?
I shall experiment!
I think it's time to go to the GP and ask for an allergy test.
Another worry I have is occasional visual effects in left eye. It's like my eyesight is failing but it's very migraine like. That happens very often. Could that be migraine related or is it just eyesight related? Is it optician or gp visit symptom?
Super early days, but I started on a keto diet last Sunday...I had migraine Monday and since then, nada. Had a couple of warning signs, but ignored them and they turned out to be nothing.I'm just reading a New Scientist article about keto helping with migraines (24 aug, prior to recycling).
While weightloss was the primary reason, I was also keen to try it because there's some suggestion that it can help with chronic migraines and so far so good?.
If my migraines had been reduced to just a half, I would still be non-functional. Walking with a stick, not able to drive. Frequency was 5-10 times a day with multiple side effects.Super early days, but I started on a keto diet last Sunday...I had migraine Monday and since then, nada. Had a couple of warning signs, but ignored them and they turned out to be nothing.I'm just reading a New Scientist article about keto helping with migraines (24 aug, prior to recycling).
While weightloss was the primary reason, I was also keen to try it because there's some suggestion that it can help with chronic migraines and so far so good?.
74% of people had less than half the normal number of migraine affected days while on a keto diet, it says.
About double the best alternative drugs, though short term so far.
Is that what prompted your choice?
Didn't dr Atkins die obese and with a heart attack?Tripped over a paving slab and bashed his head, iirc
And today. Nothing for a year and now 3 in 4 days. The novelty is beginning to wear off.And again today, this time for the first time ever with a headache.And I'm currently experiencing migraine aura, probably the first time in more than a decade. A bit like this
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It feels wrong to refer to it as migraine, because I don't get any headache or nausea, and it doesn't last more than 30 minutes or so. For me it's just a minor inconvenience, compared to what others suffer. But migraine is what the neurologist called it, and who am I to argue?
And in the time it's taken to compose this post, it's almost gone.
And I'm currently experiencing the first since that one. So just over a year ago.
And now another one.
Is a Valentine's Day Migraine a thing?
If so, then it's the Valentine's gift which just keeps on giving. Sorry to hear you're suffering, John.And now another one.
Is a Valentine's Day Migraine a thing?
And another this morning.
Changed any lighting in your house or place of work or places you hang out lately? Under any unusual stress? Change of diet?
I find migraine is very unpredictable and indeed my PragmaticTM migraine nurse says there is limited rhyme or reason for them and they treat it like a black box with "some things cause migraines in some people some of the time sometimes" (drives me nuts, I want to science this stuff).
Sorry to hear you're suffering, John.Genosse Dave!
Migraine is a term covering multiple neurological conditions
BTW one more yesterday and three so far today (a record).
There was another CGRP approved drug back in June or so https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/10386/smpc#gref
But when I emailed my migraine nurse she said there had been no hospital decision on prescribing it and they would probably have to apply for Trust and CCG funding approval. Not helped by lead nurse being off long term sick (answering emails :( ) and so no decision made till her return; IF she returns at all...
Let us know how you get on, cos if your hospital does it, I may well kick mine.
Melatonin is available over the counter here...is that a prescription drug in the UK?
I've used it as a sleep aid...didn't realize it could potentially help with migraines:
https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine/melatonin-and-migraines#Other-Remedies-to-Treat-Migraines
I might cut the tables in half (5mg) and try. The full dose does leave me groggy in the morning, though.
If 2021 is like 2020 2019 and 2018 (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=43629.msg2466024#msg2466024) I can expect a 'scintillating arc' (© matthew) or two in the next few days.
Thursday mid morning, out for a walk with nuncio (up Mynydd Drummau, if you're interested). I was able to give him a running commentary.A one-sided scintillating conversation.
Fascinating.
I wonder if they work for all types of migraine.
Did they give you form for the diary? If not, I'll see if I can find my old one.