Hi, was wondering if anyone knew if it is normal to have extreme light sensitivity after a silent migraine, I've had migraines since I was 16 and they usually last 30 minutes max and are pretty much over(no lasting light sensitivity or aura), this one is lasting with the light sensitivity, its horrible, should I see a doc or will it return to normal in time and I also still feel like I have a bit of the migraine aura which is unusal for me too also feeling like my ears are full and positional vertigo(not fun), it's almost two weeks later and I'll have episodes where lights feel like they're going to trigger another "silent migraine". what could this be, just a migraine hangover or an inner ear problem or just my migraine lasting?
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Q: Lasting light sensitivty after a silent migraine
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3/25/09 3:43pm
Hi Belindylou,
Acephalgic or Silent Migraine is a Migraine without the headache phase. These shouldn't really last this long. Any time we have new or different symptoms it is important to tell our doctor about them. I wouldn't wait much longer to call the doctor and discuss your lasting sympotms. Have you had an eye exam lately?
Good luck
Nancy
3/24/09 10:58am
It sounds like your migraines are changing, as mine have, over the years. "Silent" migraines are as important to treat as are painful migraines. I believe that "Silent" migraines are what my migraine specialist neurologist calls "Migraine Equivalents" and show that you are having migraine type brain activity. Aura, light and sound sensitivity, sensitivity to odors, even nausea can all occur without pain, but should not be ignored. I am on two preventive medications to help reduce the number and intensity of my chronic migraines. Even without pain, I was experiencing the "Equivalents" between full-blown migraines, until he increased the type and level of preventive medication. You should talk with your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing; don't assume because they aren't as uncomfortable as a full blown migraine that they are not significant.
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