How come I used to get migraines, but now I don't?

Question

I used to get bad migraines, where there would be an aura visible whether or not my eyes were open. The aura would start of like a small speck of light in the middle of my vision, almost what it looks like when you look at a small very bright light and then look away and blink, but more extreme. This aura would grow in diameter and then hollow out in the middle, like a bagel, and cover about 3/4 of my eyesight. I could still see through it but it would be painful to try to. An intense headache came along with it and I would feel very nauseaus.

I first got this in grade school, I can't remember if it was 3rd-5th grade, but I remember it happening on the playground and I was very scared (I didn't tell anyone though, and it went away in a few hours). I would get them periodically, once or twice a year, but now I am 21 and haven't had one in 4-5 years. The only thing I have changed is to drink much more water throughout the day, everyday.

Anyone know why they went away?

I am much more stressed now going through college than I was when I was 10-16 years old!

Also, like I said, the one thing I did change is that I stopped drinking soda almost completely around the age of 18, and started drinking lots and lots of water. I always carry a water bottle with me, in the car, to class, around the apartment, anywhere. I remembered hearing something about dehydration being a cause of migraines and so after that, I made sure I drank enough water all the time.

Answer 1

Consider yourself lucky. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Answer 2

Migraines can simply be ocular. What that suggests is you'll be able to have the flashbulb, blinding glossy mild exhibit factor and no longer get an specific headache. Most humans who get migraines and feature the attention signs have this charisma for approximately 20 mins after which it is going away and the headache comes. Migraine complications are more often than not defined as being a affliction within the eye. (Sometimes I for my part think as though I would pluck the offending eye out all might be good with my international ; ) The mild exhibit is frightening and stressful, and without doubt it is only seeing that of your migraines. But, when you consider that it's related to you and also you do exactly desire to be certain, see an ophthalmologist (no longer an optometrist, an ophthalmologist that's a "truly" eye document). They will pay attention in your signs (which BTW they've heard approximately a gizillion occasions, so you will not sound nuts) and frequently dilate your eyes to appear within and make certain all is good. Good success.

Answer 3

Could be a multitude of thing, your in a cleaner air area, or your eating differenly such as not having msg pumped up chicken, or something in your life is allowing you to get more oxygen to the brain. Those are some reasons I would toss out.

Answer 4

you are cured. water washes away toxins in our body.....so keep drinking water......i have a friend who gets migraines when he is stressed or when he eats food with msg in it.........I would say watch your diet.....eat lots of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water and check in with a doctor every now and then.......
good luck

Answer 5

maybe you have less stress in your life. just be happy for what you have now, and dont think so much about the past. be thankful for everything you have right now.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

because your not stressing out like you used too.

Answer 8

some things can't be explained...just be thankful...unless of course you want them to come back