These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Migraine Headache – Blurred Vision
Question:Can migraine headaches cause blurred vision?
Answer:
Migraine headaches are caused by spasm or contraction of the arteries of the brain. As a consequence, any area of the brain may be affected if the blood supply to that area of the brain is impinged. Migraine headaches often cause blurred or double vision. There is a peculiar symptom called a sclotoma which is described as lights or whirling of ones vision. Occasionally, visual symptoms are the only symptom of a migraine and there is not pain involved. In these cases, further evaluation is usually performed to ensure no other cause since migraines usually have pain with their onset.
Migraine Headaches
Question: I am a frequent sufferer of migraine headaches. Currently I am taking Imitrex tablets 50 mg without relief. In the past I have taken cafergot suppositories but I have had many side effects with that medication. I have also used butalbitla comp/cod #3. Any suggestions for different treatment plans would be welcomed.
Answer: There are generally two ways to treat migraine headaches. The first is prevention. There are several drugs which are useful. Generally, these are the beta-blockers(usually used in treatment of blood pressure) and some of the anti-depressants. There is a whole list of individual drugs which should be tried to prevent frequent migraine headaches. These can be as simple as a daily aspirin. Secondly, is the treatment of migraines once they occur. This sounds like the approach that you have used. Possibly, focus on prevention may be useful. Also, it is very common for women to have migraines around certain times of their period. Also, certain drugs are known triggers, the most frequent of these are birth control pills. Other causative agents are foods which contain tyramine. You can get a list of these from your physician.
