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Coninual Aura all day every day for 3 months, no pain, slight blurry vision recently.

suzanne
10/13/09
suzanne
Topics:ocular migraineAurachroicretinalMigrainebrain tumorwhite auraeyeVision

I have had a white aura in my perifial vision for 3 months now. It is every hour of every day. I have no pain. My right eye vision has started getting blurry. I have had a retinal specialist say there is nothing wrong with my eye. What I read abount migrains doesn't match my symtoms.  Help what do I have!

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Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Hi suzanne,

 

We aren't medical professionals, therefore can't diagnose people -and you wouldn't want that done online anyway. It does sound like you do need a new doctor though (all specialists are not created equal either Smile.)  Aura does not normally last that long with any Migraine so further investing may be needed.

 

If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.

 

There is a type of Migraine, silent or Acephalgic Migraine, that has all the phases of a Migraine except the headache phase. But again, the aura phase shouldn't last much longer than the Migraine. Take a look at this article for more information: Acephalgic or Silent Migraine - The Basics. For more information on the four phases of a Migraine, read Anatomy of a Migraine.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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