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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 5:26:24 GMT
A few times a year I get ocular migraines. Usually it's a flashing sensation but I've had watery vision or occasionally, tunnel vision. Normally it lasts 20-30 minutes and I usually end up with a headache that is better with just extra strength Tylenol. This afternoon I kept feeling like I had a cloudy floater in my right eye. An ocular migraine didn't really occur to me because this wasn't typical for me. It has persisted all night so far. I went out for my night chores and in the dark I noticed flashing in my peripheral vision when blinking or maybe when I was moving my eyeball. So then I suspected an ocular migraine. Now, about 8 hours later, the headache is starting and I still have the cloudy floater looking thing. I took some Tylenol and it's bearable. But I've never had one last this long.
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Post by JoP on Oct 14, 2018 6:12:08 GMT
gale w I suffer with ocular migraines but my ocular ones only usually last a few hours, my other type can last a few days. I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by zella on Oct 14, 2018 6:16:59 GMT
Having had migraines for over 30 years, I find they do change over time, and every now and again I'll get one that's different to any others I've had.
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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 6:19:14 GMT
So far the tylenol is helping. But the floaty cloud thing is annoying. I should probably just go to bed.  |
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Post by azredhead on Oct 14, 2018 6:20:05 GMT
Ughh the worst!! and hard to get rid of, scrath the Tylonol and go to Excedrine Mighraine or Advil Migranes! I have gone in for a shot in my neck twice in HS.they are off and on depending whata my body is doing. I hope you feel better!!
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Post by snyder on Oct 14, 2018 6:39:57 GMT
Please, please, please get to an eye doctor ASAP even it you have to go to an emergency one. You have signs of retina detachment. {{{Hugs}}}
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 14, 2018 7:00:50 GMT
Please, please, please get to an eye doctor ASAP even it you have to go to an emergency one. You have signs of retina detachment. {{{Hugs}}}
this What you described reminded me of what my eye doctor told me when I had similar issues. You need to be seen immediately!!! |
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Post by AllieC on Oct 14, 2018 7:11:44 GMT
Yes agree with above. My boss had this very thing happen as you describe and had to have emergency surgery.
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Post by stacmac on Oct 14, 2018 10:24:29 GMT
I also get migraines with visual disturbances and I also thought retinal detachment when I read this! Please go to an ER!
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Post by peabay on Oct 14, 2018 12:17:18 GMT
I get ocular migraines. I don't think that's normal - they usually are gone in 1/2 hour to maybe an hour at the longest. I really would get looked at ASAP.
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Post by maryannscraps on Oct 14, 2018 12:27:28 GMT
I agree with the others that you need to see an ophthalmologist right away. It's probably nothing, but since the symptoms are the same as a retinal detachment, you need to get checked within 24 hours.
I had similar symptoms about 6 months ago, and it turned out to be small retinal tears. I've had laser surgery in my eye (an office procedure), and it seems stable now. I also get ocular migraines, but I've never had dark cloudy smears or flashes with those.
It could be an odd ocular migraine, it could just be the vitreous gel in your eye shrinking, or it could be tears or detachment of the retina. There's no way to tell without the doctor looking in your eye.
ETA: If you can't get an office appointment today, go to the ER. You need to be seen today.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 14, 2018 12:32:35 GMT
Get to a specialist NOW. My ocular issues last only 20 minutes, 30 tops! And it is BOTH eyes NOT one!!
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Post by alexa11 on Oct 14, 2018 14:40:22 GMT
I've had ocular migraines for years- always same eye, lasts about 20 minutes, and no headache after. I don't know anything about detached retinas, but this doesn't sound like a regular ocular migraine. Hope you feel better soon and figure out what's going on.
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Post by sunshine on Oct 14, 2018 15:39:34 GMT
I've been getting ocular migraines for several years. I always get a floater in the same eye, they last for only 20 minutes or so, and sometimes I get a headache after, sometimes I don't. I was however told by my doctor if it doesn't stop within an hour to get to an ER.
I hope things have improved.
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Oct 14, 2018 16:01:28 GMT
Any update? Hope she saw a doctor and all is well.
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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 17:07:36 GMT
It's the same today. I guess I should go to the walk in clinic. ugh.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 14, 2018 17:13:40 GMT
I was thinking the same as the others. You really need to be seen. It could be nothing, but they can fix a detached retina if caught soon enough.
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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 20:59:31 GMT
After a long wait, the clinic told me that they don't have the right equipment to check my eye. They called the local ER and they said they didn't either. Tried to call two different eye doctors and neither called back. So now, 3 hours later, we're headed to a bigger town to go to the ER there.
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Post by sunshine on Oct 14, 2018 21:17:24 GMT
I'm happy you're going to get it checked out. I hope all is well.
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Post by chlerbie on Oct 14, 2018 21:29:43 GMT
I've had the "flashing light" sort of thing happen to me on three different occasions in the last couple of years, but it only lasts about 5-10 minutes. It has not always been the same eye. The only thing that happens afterwards is my eye feels a bit dry.
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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 22:01:08 GMT
I'm back in the ER room now. They did an ultrasound and didn't see a retinal detachment. He's calling an eye doctor now. He said it might be a vitreal detachment. Something like that anyway.
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Post by gale w on Oct 14, 2018 22:24:58 GMT
I have to go to the ophthalmologist tomorrow morning.
ETA actually he referred me to an optometrist.
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Post by oaksong on Oct 14, 2018 23:45:01 GMT
I had the same issue with floaters and light flashes a few months ago. Saw an ophthalmologist right away, and luckily it was nothing serious. I’m glad you are getting it checked out.
Coincidentally, I had never had ocular migraines, but I had one during the floater/light flash episodes. Mine was in both eyes, and it was like the center of my vision was pixilated in a perfect circle. I did not have a headache. It really freaked me out on top of everything else that was going on. I went to the doctor again, and he diagnosed it, said it may have been stress related.
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Post by DEX on Oct 15, 2018 0:40:47 GMT
I have ocular migraines. A year ago I had a similar situation as you described. I went immediately to the dr. I had a virtuous detachment. She told me it happens as you age. (Oh great, another thing that goes wrong as we get older). My clinic does not treat them (although some places do). I just have to wait until it clears. I went for a regular eye exam about 9 months later and he told me the floaters were still there and it might take some time to clear.
All-in-all they acted like it was no big deal and not to worry about anything. Good luck to you. I hope it is something minor.
ETA: Vitrious detachment - not virtuous. Stupid auto correct. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 5:54:21 GMT
Glad you are getting it checked out every which way!! I've had floaters and vision issues with my migraines (hard to put a label on the type of migraines I get b/c of my condition + I'm monocular, so it's even more scary!). I do see a Retina specialist once a year to make sure that the healthy eye is still healthy. My vision is stable, so it's just my type of migraines, but it's important to check them out.
If it's a regular type of migraine, it could last 1-3 days (which is what I normally get). Once you have floaters and vision issues along with the pain of the migraine, it's always safest to check it out.
My drug of choice was always Excedrin (no need for the "extra strength" or "migraine" formulas--they're all the same: aspirin, caffeine + acetaminophen. Works if you have a steel stomach. If this keeps happening I'd see a pain mgmt specialist to best choose an Rx that's safest for you.
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Post by snyder on Oct 15, 2018 6:06:02 GMT
I have to go to the ophthalmologist tomorrow morning. ETA actually he referred me to an optometrist. So glad you went in. I hope they can fix you right up! A lot of times, they can do a few laser zaps and you're good to go, but left untreated, of course, can lead to more damage. You have to be exhausted running around like that to all those different offices. Hope you rest well. |
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Post by gale w on Oct 15, 2018 16:24:18 GMT
Just got done at the eye doctor. It was an ophthalmologist after all. He found a small hemorrhage and vitreous detachment. He said it's age related but with my extreme nearsightedness there's a greater risk of a retinal tear. So I go back in a week and after that I guess I'll have to get it checked on a regular basis.
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Post by dewryce on Oct 15, 2018 16:27:55 GMT
Glad you were able to be seen so quickly. I hope it heals soon and surgery isn't needed.
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Post by pierkiss on Oct 15, 2018 16:44:34 GMT
Just got done at the eye doctor. It was an ophthalmologist after all. He found a small hemorrhage and vitreous detachment. He said it's age related but with my extreme nearsightedness there's a greater risk of a retinal tear. So I go back in a week and after that I guess I'll have to get it checked on a regular basis. I’m glad you were able to be seen quickly and got a diagnosis! How do you treat it? Antibiotics or special drops, or is it a wait and recheck thing? |
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Post by gale w on Oct 15, 2018 17:05:49 GMT
No treatment for the vitreous detachment. I just have to be seen often for the other, and make sure I let them know if I see an increase in floaters or flashes. Which isn't easy because at times it's more noticeable.
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