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I've had three visual auras right upon waking up within the month. seeing a neurologist soon. any insight into waking and having the visual aura?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela
Dr. Felix Brizuelaanswered
Neurology 34 years experience
They do this: they can occur on awakening. There is really nothing unusual about this. Auras are most commonly caused by migraines. Occasionally and aura can be due to an underlyilng seizure disorder. I would be curious as to what kind of visual aura you have. (wavy lines, flashing lights, etc.).
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