I have been a migraine sufferer for years, Topamax has been a life saver! I neglected to remember it for my vacation (along with all my other meds...I felt like such a dope!) Anyways, I was getting ready to go on one of those 3-D thrill rides, you know where you wear the 3-D glasses and you sit in the chairs and they move the chairs around so you feel like you're in the movie. Anyways, I was standing up in line staring at the screen with my 3-D glasses on and all of a sudden it felt like my eyes were being squeezed together, I was suddenly very nauseous, and dizzy. I was very disoriented. I immediately removed the glasses and looked away from the screen. It was like a very sudden, intense migraine aura. It went away, but I didn't put those glasses back on! I've never experienced anything like it. I plan on discussing it with my neurologist, but unfortunately that appointment isn't until next month. Anyone else?
2006-06-23 03:57:20 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa H 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If the screen was flashing you could possibly have migraines caused by the light. I have a sensitivity to fluorescent lights and cannot stay under just that kind of light for more than an hour or so. My neurologist said that the lights flash very quickly and it causes a reaction in the brain similar to epilepsy, but not on such a severe scale. I would get terrible migraines and lose my short-term memory. Good luck!
2006-06-23 04:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by BA6793 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been a severe migraine sufferer for years. I have been diagnosed with complex migraine syndrome and am currently taking Relpax, which works great for me. I have experienced many of the symptoms you stated. I work in a law firm and one time had to be taken out by ambulance as it was believed I was having a stroke.
The aura that you experienced is very common symptom that migraine sufferers experience. I was told by my neurologist that it is caused by a change in your surroundings, no matter how slight. It could be lighting, temperature or sound. Your brain does not have the ability to deal with such changes at times and causes the aura. I was advised to avoid strange stimuli.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-23 05:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by DMA 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can be triggered by literally anything or nothing at all. Flashing lights, super high pitched noises, and over exercising will sometimes bring mine on. Youre lucky though, i usually have mine for 10-15 hours if i dont have my medicine around and even then they still last a few hours. Plus the uncontrolable vomiting and lack of vision makes it ten times worse. It even messes with my speech. But like i said, they can be brought on by a smell, a noise, or a certain activity. But if they start to get worse then the doctor can give you medicine for it.
2016-03-27 02:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still on vacation? If so, you may be able to get a local pharmacy to contact your pharmacy at home and get you the pills you need for the rest of your vacation. If you are home (or even still on vacation) I would suggest you put in a call to your neurologist's office and describe what happened. That way the doctor can see you sooner if they feel it is warranted or have you go to the ER. In any case, don't wait.
2006-06-23 04:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also a migraine sufferer, and it's horrible at times I know. You should ask to meet the neurologist sooner, if possible, or your family doctor. I control mine with medication but I also meditate and use senses (aromatherapy), it doesn't always work but I give it my best. Good luck, and be strong :)
2006-06-23 04:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋