What are the symptoms of migraines with aura?
Migraines with auras occur in about 15-20% of migraine sufferers. An aura can occur before, during, or after the pain occurs and last from 15 to 60 minutes. The symptoms always last less than one hour. Visual auras include: • Bright flashing dots or lights • Blind spots • Distorted vision • Temporary vision loss • Wavy or jagged lines There are also auras that can affect the other senses. These auras can be described simply as having a “funny feeling,” or the person may not be able to describe the aura. Other auras may include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), or having changes in smell (such as strange odors), taste, or touch. Rare migraine conditions include these types of neurological auras: Hemiplegic migraine: temporary paralysis (hemiplegia) or neurological or sensory changes on one side of the body. The onset of the headache may be associated with temporary numbness, dizziness or vision changes. Retinal migraine: temporary, partial or complete loss of vision in one eye, along with
