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'Silent migraines' - do you have them?

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boheminan Tue 14-Mar-23 14:09:45

I've just had a 'Silent Migraine' my first in over 15 years, so three in my lifetime so far.
Silent Migraines (for me) bring no headache but a flashing bright zig-zag aura that obliterates my sight. Thankfully I was able to get in my darkened bedroom before it got too bad.

I find them very frightening, they come unexpectantly, with no warning...they leave me feeling grotty, tired with a dull headache. This one only lasted about 20mins, another, years ago, lasted around an hour.

Does anyone else on GN experience these monsters? How often? How do you cope? Any tips???

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Lucyd Wed 31-Jul-24 22:34:32

I have been prescribed topirimate again fro my migraines. It worked really well before for around 18 months but then the migraine came back. As my GP felt he had tried all the other options he decided to give it another go and after several weeks of rather unpleasant side effects - everything tasted foul! - my migraines are less frequent. Haven't heard anything about not taking them for only six months though. The only thing that helps when I get a migraine - and I have tried everything- is an ice-cold compress on my eyes, lots of menthol rub on my forehead an Imigran injection and peace and quiet. A hot cup of tea and a brioche bun with butter as soon as the migraine starts to ease. Have had migraines for almost 55 years and they can be terribly debilitating.

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