Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Angie I have the same as you do. The technical name is Migraine aura without headache. I get it sometimes, it starts as a fuzzy ziggy spot in my lower vision. It gradually works to the top and disappears. I was referredto an Optomoligist because of seeing this spot. Once in a while I will get this half moon shaped flash out the corner of eye. He told me if you see that then little white like flies to call him immediately or go to the ER .It could be a torn retina. Aura means eyes or sight. There is nothing they do for aura migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 lori, i'm sorry that happened! when it's happened to me it's been related to my CO2 levels getting too high. Have them take an arterial blood gas. hugz, alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Lori, That's scary! I am glad you're OK! Keep us posted, please. -a Lori <AmourGarden@...> wrote:So, I was at work yesterday morning about 7:30am doing computer work when my vision started getting weird. It's hard to explain...a sort of silvery patchy type pattern obstructing parts of my vision. This happened about twice before over the last few years but this time it was worse. I called and told him I was going to the ER and have it checked out (I work in a hospital for whose of you who don't know). I told him I'd call him with a report. It was worrisome since I have a history of a blood clot in my lung which puts me at a higher risk for another clot). So, they started a clot workup (blood workup and CT/head). The CT was negative (thank goodness) and blood work was pretty ok (INR was pretty high but no biggie-I will adjust my coumadin dosage). My blood pressure was pretty high (179/91) even though I'm already on a BP med. So the MD recommended a visit to the eye doctor. I will see my internal medicine doc too about the BP. I think it had something to do with the high BP. So, weird, huh? Lori P.S. joined me shorted after I called him. I felt happy and relieved to see him. A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 I had the same or very similar thing - for me it seems to occur when watching TV or on the computer after a high dose of caffine (coke, chocolate). It'd be a pin prick of light, off to one side, that slowly makes itself bigger, wigglier and bright, silver or pastels colours. It doesn't block out my center vision, but wherever it is I cannot see past it. There's no pain and may last anywhere from two to twenty minutes. My neurologist said I suffered through a " visual migraine. " Ask about it and see if it's relative to your circumstance. Angie On 2005.10.12 19:59, Lori wrote: > So, I was at work yesterday morning about 7:30am doing computer work > when my vision started getting weird. It's hard to explain...a sort > of silvery patchy type pattern obstructing parts of my vision. This > happened about twice before over the last few years but this time it > was worse. I called and told him I was going to the ER and > have it checked out (I work in a hospital for whose of you who don't > know). I told him I'd call him with a report. It was worrisome > since I have a history of a blood clot in my lung which puts me at a > higher risk for another clot). > > So, they started a clot workup (blood workup and CT/head). The CT > was negative (thank goodness) and blood work was pretty ok (INR was > pretty high but no biggie-I will adjust my coumadin dosage). My > blood pressure was pretty high (179/91) even though I'm already on a > BP med. So the MD recommended a visit to the eye doctor. I will > see my internal medicine doc too about the BP. I think it had > something to do with the high BP. > > So, weird, huh? > > Lori > > P.S. joined me shorted after I called him. I felt happy and > relieved to see him. > > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > join the list. > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > Post message: > Subscribe: -subscribe > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > oogroups.com > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hi, Lori I've heard that people can have migraine auras without having a migraine. I see anything from colored spots to mauvy flickering rings that I can't see through and they last for up to 20 seconds. I was told by a Neuro-Opthamologist that they were " text book " . Not unusual at all. It can be very scary when it first happens!! Go see an Optometrist just to be on the safe side though. Take care Bye for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Yes, keep us posted!! -- Later, Mike Briggs Photo Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/ " Fish Gotta Swim, I Gotta Dive " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hey Y'all...thank you for all the ideas and concern! I had no idea what was happening! I feel better about it. I have an appt. on Nov.2nd. I'll let you know how it goes. Lori a B. wrote: > Lori, > > That's scary! I am glad you're OK! Keep us posted, please. -a > > > Lori <AmourGarden@...> wrote: So, I was at work yesterday morning about 7:30am doing computer work > when my vision started getting weird. It's hard to explain...a sort > of silvery patchy type pattern obstructing parts of my vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Yikes Lori! How are you doing now??? Lori <AmourGarden@...> wrote: So, I was at work yesterday morning about 7:30am doing computer work when my vision started getting weird. It's hard to explain...a sort of silvery patchy type pattern obstructing parts of my vision. This happened about twice before over the last few years but this time it was worse. I called and told him I was going to the ER and have it checked out (I work in a hospital for whose of you who don't know). I told him I'd call him with a report. It was worrisome since I have a history of a blood clot in my lung which puts me at a higher risk for another clot). So, they started a clot workup (blood workup and CT/head). The CT was negative (thank goodness) and blood work was pretty ok (INR was pretty high but no biggie-I will adjust my coumadin dosage). My blood pressure was pretty high (179/91) even though I'm already on a BP med. So the MD recommended a visit to the eye doctor. I will see my internal medicine doc too about the BP. I think it had something to do with the high BP. So, weird, huh? Lori P.S. joined me shorted after I called him. I felt happy and relieved to see him. A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Doing fine! Thank you! Joy wrote: > Yikes Lori! How are you doing now??? > > > > > Lori <AmourGarden@...> wrote: > So, I was at work yesterday morning about 7:30am doing computer work > when my vision started getting weird. It's hard to explain...a sort > of silvery patchy type pattern obstructing parts of my vision. This > happened about twice before over the last few years but this time it > was worse. I called and told him I was going to the ER and > have it checked out (I work in a hospital for whose of you who don't > know). I told him I'd call him with a report. It was worrisome > since I have a history of a blood clot in my lung which puts me at a > higher risk for another clot). > > So, they started a clot workup (blood workup and CT/head). The CT > was negative (thank goodness) and blood work was pretty ok (INR was > pretty high but no biggie-I will adjust my coumadin dosage). My > blood pressure was pretty high (179/91) even though I'm already on a > BP med. So the MD recommended a visit to the eye doctor. I will > see my internal medicine doc too about the BP. I think it had > something to do with the high BP. > > So, weird, huh? > > Lori > > P.S. joined me shorted after I called him. I felt happy and > relieved to see him. > > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > join the list. > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > Post message: > Subscribe: -subscribe > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > oogroups.com > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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