Migraine in EYE?!?

Question

i have been having these tremendous migraine type like pains in my left eye for about 2 days now. Does anyone know what it really is? Does anyone know what i can do to ease the pain, i am in serious need of help. The pain just doesnt go away!

Answer 1

Ophthalmic migraine is quite common. Patients usually experience visual symptoms of seeing bright zig-zag type lines in their central or peripheral (side) vision. These bright lines may have associated flashing light sensations and sometimes can interfere with vision. There are many variations of symptoms. These symptoms usually resolve spontaneously after several minutes but usually less than one hour. Often, rest in a darkened room can be helpful during a migraine attack. Medical treatment is usually not necessary.

Sometimes, there can be a headache after the visual symptoms resolve. This is called migraine headache with visual prodrome. Some people get migraine headaches without the visual symptoms. Some people get the visual symptoms without the headache. This is called Ophthalmic Migraine. The cause is due to a temporary spasm in the blood vessels behind the eye called "vasospasm" similar to a spasm or cramp that you may have once experienced in one of your leg muscles (Charlie-Horse). Usually, this resolves without treatment and many people never have another episode. Some people may continue to have them. An examination of the eye is important to rule out any other causes for these symptoms.

In the rare instance that these symptoms continue to recur on a regular basis and interfere with one's quality of life, then treatment is available with pills that both decrease the frequency of attacks as well the severity of the attacks. Treatment is usually started in consultation with an internist, family physician, or neurologist. We usually reserve treatment for those patients who have symptoms regularly and it interferes with daily living because the medications used to treat migraine can have side effects, just like any medication.

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Answer 2

You don't want to fool around with eye pain. Get to an eye doctor without further delay. I've never heard of migraines in the eye, but there is evidently something very wrong going on. I'm amazed at all the people who have serious symptoms and waste time asking questions from non-professionals instead of going to the doctor. The "free" diagnoses you get on here, are worth as much as you're spending -- nothing. You only get what you pay for, and if what you want is relief, then by all means, it's worth whatever you have to pay. Good luck!

Answer 3

Call your doctor. Migraines regularly affect the eyes/vision, but this could be a sign of something more serious. Don't mess around, the doctor can give you some medication to help combat migraine if that is what this is.

Answer 4

i TOTALLY know what you mean,
i get the worst pain in the back of my eyes before getting a terrible migraine..
what i do usually is take Excedrin Migraine. it takes like an hour to kick in, but helps relieve the pain a lot.
and if it doesn't get better, or if it continues for longer, go see a doctor!

Answer 5

Hi.
Migraine can affect vision and pain in the eyes may be due to it.
The reasons are many depending on your age and site of pain. Is it in the eyeball or behind it?
Anyways, I would suggest that nothing related to eyes should be left unchecked. Even if its minor infection , eyes are too valuable to ignore any signs they give of problem.

Answer 6

That is due to increase in pressure from inside due to excessive fire of Liver. Liver is related with eye, so any problem with liver is transferred to eye.
Acupuncture only has the best treatment; you will be alright within 20 mins.
Avoid sour, spicy foods and alcohole.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 7

Ummmm...if my eye was busting out, I wouldn't be on Yahoo Answers looking for answers....I would RUN, WALK, CRAWL, HOBBLE, HITCHIKE, BEG, BORROW ANDDDDD STEAL, TO GET TO THE HOSPITAL! Girl this is your eye, not a finger or a toe....you only have 2 of them! GETTTT TOOOO THEEEE DOCTORRRR NOWWWWWWWW!

Answer 8

could be alot of things..go to the doctor...when i get migraines appart from the obvious take advill or something, massaging your temples helps

Answer 9

There is a new development in migraine therapy:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Answer 10

Is your eye puffy, or is the skin around it? If so, it might be a sty.