Ocular migraine without headache. One hopes. The alternatives are worse. The effect while disturbing is also kind of cool. Had one a few years ago while I was in the studio. Lasted about 10-15 minutes during which I worked on a drawing. (Not this one.) The issue has not recurred since. I started this op art sketch thinking of it as an abyss but then decided the light was at the center fading out to dark. When i finished it, it felt like what I had experienced. .

Is the headache after drinking cold water considered from migraine?

I get them and am not looking for medical advice, just wonder how everyone else lives?

When it comes to Migraine, language REALLY matters. As a Migraine advocate, I choose my language carefully. I do not say “migraines” because it does not reflect my experience living with a complex neurological disorder that impacts me ALL the time. For example, on a daily basis, during the interictal phase (symptoms that occur between attacks), I can experience brain fog, pain in response to sensory input, nausea, fatigue and referred pain. Let’s compare this to another neurological disorder—Epilepsy. Someone living with Epilepsy lives with it all the time and experiences Epileptic seizures or attacks when triggered. We don’t refer to this as “epliepses”. Migraine disease works the same way! Moreover, saying “migraines” implies Migraine is an acute condition which in turn delays treatment for so many people! It is the main reason I did not start treatment until I was in my 30s even though I lived with Migraine since childhood. I thought I was living with a repetitive acute condition. And when you live with untreated Migraine disease—it can progress. I went from episodic as a child, to chronic as a teen to severe daily attacks as an adult. I didn’t realize how much I was impacted by the stigma of Migraine until I became educated in Migraine disease at age 34 in 2020 and changed my own language. Breaking the stigma can start with us—the people living with it!

What does vestibular migraine ‘feel’ like? It’s of course somewhat individual, and you may experience it very differently to others. But the main symptoms are typically dizziness and balance issues 🌀. But there’s often also a whole lot more for us to deal with . . . 🤯 Brain fog 🌀 Vertigo 😴 Fatigue 🥴 Nausea 💡 Sensitivity to light 👃 Sensitivity to smells 🎶 Sensitivity to noise 🚗 Motion sickness And for some (definitely not all) we also experience pain. . . .

Advocating for yourself at medical appointments can be tough, but please don’t think you shouldn’t seek out the best care you need! . Recently I asked one of my doctors about a new treatment and I’m now trying it out (cautiously optimistic it’s helping 🤞). It’s ok to ask for a review of medications and treatments and you may find something new is suggested you hadn’t even heard of! . Always look after yourself and take a friend or family member with you if it’s helpful! 💜.

I've recently diagnosed with Migraine I have it now, it's getting worse

I was diagnosed with migraine a couple of days ago, and I feel really stressed, how to cope 😭