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Q: Squiggly Lines
asked by: Natalo18 on January 24th, 2005
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I've been having these squiggly lines show up in my vision sometimes for a few years. It'll come from like the top left and then come down and straigten up and down in the center and eventually get smaller. Sometimes I have a headache afterwards and sometimes I dont. Sometimes I won't have them for months and then sometimes i'll have them a few dayz in a row. I'm gettin quite worried about it, does anybody have any clue what might be causing this
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tanya11
replied on January 30th, 2005
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What you are describing sounds like an ocular manifestation of migraine headaches - called an aura. This has the appearance you are describing and may or may not be accompanied by a headache. Ibuprofin may help with this.
If you have not had your eyes examined for this condition I suggest that you do to rule out a problem with your retina.
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lrprest
replied on March 13th, 2005
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Re: Squiggly Lines
natalo18 wrote:
i've been having these squiggly lines show up in my vision sometimes for a few years. It'll come from like the top left and then come down and straigten up and down in the center and eventually get smaller. Sometimes I have a headache afterwards and sometimes I dont. Sometimes I won't have them for months and then sometimes i'll have them a few dayz in a row. I'm gettin quite worried about it, does anybody have any clue what might be causing this


i have had similar symptoms. You should get a glaucoma workup. It sounds as though you may already have nerve damage.
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tanya11
replied on March 16th, 2005
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I disagree. Glaucoma does not have this type of presentation. I still feel it is an aura due to migraine. You have described the textbook presentation of it.
However, I would still recommend you have the back of your eye looked at to rule out any retinal problems (such as a tear or hole).
But I do feel strongly that it is related to your migraines.
Hope this will ease any worry that may have just been caused :d
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Natalo18
replied on April 23rd, 2005
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Thank you sooooo much!!!!
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eg03
replied on September 30th, 2008
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I have the exact same thing you do. I have seen a doctor about it back when it started about 6 years ago. It scared the crap out of me at first. When I seen my family doctor he told me it was migraines and sent me to a nuerologist to confirm the diagnosis.

I'm pretty sure you're getting migraines.. They're a pain in the butt. I would go to a doctor to be sure though, and get some medication to help you with attacks
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kmontalvo19
replied on April 27th, 2009
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squiggly lines
I have the same symptoms. I really hate it too! I never really noticed that I would get migraines but I do notice that I feel a little off balance and sometimes dizzy. They come and go and I noticed all night last night there were more than usual. Anyway, thanks everyone for a little explanation.
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