Question 1

what on earth is going on with me? i keep seeing zigzag lines in my vision?

Accepted Answer

Ocular migraines!: Ocular migraines are a form of migraines that take place in the occipital cortex (part of the brain that interprets/controls vision).  They lack the severe headache as common migraines.  The symptoms are usually all or mostly visual and are typically described as flashing of light or ziz-zag lights in the vision.  They usually last less than 30 minutes and affect the vision out of both eyes.

Question 2

well, the last couple days i've actually relaxed and a minor headache. but today, i started seeing zigzag lines, like prism?

Accepted Answer

Fortification lines: This is actually one of the classically described migraine auras, referred to as "fortification spectra."  use these visual symptoms as a cue to take your abortive medications, and you may be able to eliminate the headache that follows.

Question 3

im seeing floating black specks what causes this?

Accepted Answer

May be floaters: Floaters are due to imperfections in the clear gel inside the eyeball, and tend to become noticeable as a person ages. Floaters occur in many people, and sometimes are more noticeable if one is looking at a plain blank surface such as a blue sky. Large numbers of floaters, noticeably increasing floaters, flashes of light, changes in vision, etc..., should be evaluated by an md eye doctor.

Question 4

is there a reason why i am seeing little sparks in my vision?

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Can be normal: Light flashes or sparks can be nonspecific and not dangerous. They can indicate vitreous traction or may actually be coming from irritation in the brain in the visual tracts. If the sparks occur in the temperol periphery it may be secondary to changes in the eye. Though these are usually normal findings it may be helpful to have a doctor check you if they continue.

Question 5

what causes you to see bright lights when you have migraines?

Accepted Answer

Aura: The bright lights or "scintillating scotomata" are due to dysfunction over the occipital lobe of the brain, and a response to the emerging neurochemical changes which proceed from back of brain forwards, eventuating in the full blown headache.

Question 6

help please? what is the cause of seeing dots with headaches?

Accepted Answer

May be aura: Some migraine events, "classical" migraine, have visual events called auras, with bright sparkling lights blocking vision, but often, portions of visual field can be blocked by visual scotomata.  See a neurologist and get this assessed.

Question 7

what could cause me to smell weird smells and see weird colors?

Accepted Answer

May be infection: You may have infection, but you need to clarify your source which is what part of body. You need evaluation.

Question 8

i just started seeing spots all of a sudden. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Could be a lot of things. If they shimmer, move around and you get a headache might be migraine. If it's just one eye go get checked now particularly if the spots seem to flash. If it reminds you of a bug flying around could be a harmless "floater." i'm assuming these are spots before your eyes and not spots like a rash.

Question 9

can headaches cause you to see things move that ain't really there?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: It is common to see wavy lines and other sensations of movements with headaches, especially migraines.  If this is a new symptom fir you it would be wise to be examined by your physician.

Question 10

which symptoms caused you to see your dr., to discover high prolactin levels?

Accepted Answer

Several: High prolactin can cause a number of symptoms especially in women.  The most common and notable is missed periods and infertility.  There can be milk or breast discharge and if due to a large tumor in the pituitary headaches, decreased libido or loss of peripheral vision.

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What on earth is going on with me? i keep seeing zigzag lines in my vision?

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Well, the last couple days i've actually relaxed and a minor headache. but today, i started seeing zigzag lines, like prism?

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Im seeing floating black specks what causes this?

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Is there a reason why i am seeing little sparks in my vision?

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What causes you to see bright lights when you have migraines?

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Help please? what is the cause of seeing dots with headaches?

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What could cause me to smell weird smells and see weird colors?

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I just started seeing spots all of a sudden. what could cause this?

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Can headaches cause you to see things move that ain't really there?

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Which symptoms caused you to see your dr., to discover high prolactin levels?

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