Question 1

can ocular migraines be a sign of something dangerous? my husband has a long history with migraine headaches, but lately getting more ocular migraines only..should we be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: The "ocular migraines" are typically the aura portion of classical migraine events.  The absence of pain does not imply absence of migraines, just a shift in the pattern.  If these are frequent or prolonged, this would compromise visual acuity, and it could be dangerous to drive.  Preventative medications are available.  A neurologist can help with management.

Question 2

is double vision and headache a sign of migraine?

Accepted Answer

It may be: A small minority of migraine suffers have these symptoms but most generally do not.  If the symptoms are new, see an eye doctor right away.

Question 3

my wife has a bad headache for the last  
2 days.  what should she do?  is this a sign for migraine?  if it is what should we do? thank you doctors

Accepted Answer

Insufficient data: "Headache" is like "car trouble": Vague &amp; uninformative by itself. There are H/As to worry about (rare), &amp; H/As that may be severe but not a sign of a dangerous condition (common). Look up migraines (eg on the American Headache Society website). If your wife's headache fits the criteria, it will go away. See your PCP about getting meds to treat the next one.

Question 4

is partial blackout the first sign of a migraine?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Migraine is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Unilateral throbbing headache, dizziness, weakness, visual disturbances, blurry vision, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, paresthesias and even partial blackout may be present during the episodes. It is manageable condition. See your doctor for evaluation and professional management.

Question 5

aura without migraine i have a history of migraines with auras.  for the past several weeks i have been having auras without accompanying migraines.  what could this be a sign of?

Accepted Answer

5% : 5% of people with migraines will have migraine auras without the accompanying pain known as "silent migraines" or "acephalgic migraines".  This is more common in older patients who have had a long history of migraines.  That being said, it's very important that other disorders such as eye disease, stroke or seizure be ruled out as a cause of your new symptoms.  Give your doctor a call to discuss the symptoms you have been having.  Even if you do not have a more serious disorder, silent migraines can be successfully treated, so it's important that you see your doctor as soon as possible.  Good luck!

Question 6

the signs and symptoms of menstrural migraine?

Accepted Answer

Typical PMS: The period is under the "command" of the part of the brain called the limbic system and it controls the hormonal changes. The migraine associated is because the autonomic (automatic) nervous system is unbalanced. Commonest cause? Poor diet, particularly all the sweet stuff. Coffee can also get into the act.

Question 7

what can sensitivity to light be a sign of besides migraine?

Accepted Answer

Photophobia: Common causes of photophobia include migraine headaches, cataracts, mild traumatic brain injury (mtbi), or severe ophthalmologic diseases such as uveitis or corneal abrasion.

Question 8

thorbbing temples and vibrations in head could this be the sign of an oncoming migraine also face nerves jumping?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pulsating pain in temples is typical and can be unilateral or bilateral.  Face and hand numbness is common and can be unilateral or bilateral.  Often there is nausea and irritation by light and sound.  Aspirin and sleep are best treatment.

Question 9

what are the signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia migraine?

Accepted Answer

Many: Typical symptoms of a hiatal hernia include the sensation food is stuck in the chest, intermittent chest pain and/or pressure, and feeling full quickly after eating.  This is typocall for a large hernia, and can be diagnosed with an upper GI contrast study and/or upper endoscopy. The only treatment for a hiatal hernia is a surgical procedure. Small hernias typically don't cause symptoms.

Question 10

can nonspecific white matter changes for a healthy looking 35 yo male that doesn't manifest neurological symptoms (and without migraine) possibly be an early sign of demyelinating disease?

Accepted Answer

: The answer is cautiously yes but bear in mind that there needs to be clinical correlation.  Those changes are nonsignificant if the patient has no correlating symptoms.  Other potential causes for those findings could include hypertension and arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation and these should be evaluated for as well.

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Can ocular migraines be a sign of something dangerous? my husband has a long history with migraine headaches, but lately getting more ocular migraines only..should we be concerned?

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Is double vision and headache a sign of migraine?

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My wife has a bad headache for the last 2 days. what should she do? is this a sign for migraine? if it is what should we do? thank you doctors

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Is partial blackout the first sign of a migraine?

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Aura without migraine i have a history of migraines with auras. for the past several weeks i have been having auras without accompanying migraines. what could this be a sign of?

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The signs and symptoms of menstrural migraine?

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What can sensitivity to light be a sign of besides migraine?

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Thorbbing temples and vibrations in head could this be the sign of an oncoming migraine also face nerves jumping?

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What are the signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia migraine?

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Can nonspecific white matter changes for a healthy looking 35 yo male that doesn't manifest neurological symptoms (and without migraine) possibly be an early sign of demyelinating disease?

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