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HeidiB	Increased Aura Symptoms-Update From Last Week		Lead	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 77 12/11/07 7:47 PM	Remove this ad Hi guys. Here's my update from last week's increased aura symptoms. Basically I woke up Friday and couldn't see due to increased already existing symptoms...more squiggles, floaters and visual snow. As well as blurriness which I don't usually have. I slept most of the day, so I cannot really tell you when it got better. TV and reading made me really sick. The next day was better than the day before but I think worse than it has been lately. I wish I could be more specific! The night before I went to a holiday party and did have alcoholic beverages, but not any more than other times. So I don't think it was that. In May I was taken off birth control and have not had a cycle since June. Saturday morning I did, so I think maybe my cycle triggered the increased symptoms (my sister suffers from cycle related migraines). But honestly I don't know. I still do not think my vision has returned to its "normal" state. Ladies, do any of you notice increased symptoms during your menstrual cycle?
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winklemouse		#1	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 216 12/11/07 8:51 PM	I'm really sorry to here you had such a tough time. I hope this is a passing thing for you, and that your vision settles back to something you can cope with easier. I don't experience increased vision problems...but debilitating fatigue. I think I'm always teetering on the edge of it, and the hormonal switch pushes me over. My vision seems to be on a 2-5 month timetable for worsening. I'm at one of those points now, were everything is taking a turn for the worse. Looking forward to the end of this cycle.
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SopuliSusie		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1496 12/11/07 10:57 PM Administrator	I do. I can't hardly see worth a crap right now for instance. Skipping a cycle for so many months, and then having one could be enough of a wash of hormones to really screw you up. It's probably also made you really tired, and that plus the fatigue could be making your vision bad. I usually have a menstrual-related worsening that lasts about a week- the crap vision will start about a day before and then take about a week to fade back to my normal crappy vision. I end up in bed one day (totally wiped out) and then I'm usually migrainey the whole time too. It seems like its a physiologically taxing process all in all. Being a girl can totally suck sometimes. Need to cheer yourself up? Watch the Kitty Cat Dance!
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HeidiB		#3	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 77 12/12/07 12:12 AM	Thanks so much for the input. Not that I want anyone else to have the same issues as I do, but it is comforting knowing someone understands. Fatigue is a big problem for me too. Once I'm back on a normal schedule, at least I'll be able to prepare myself...if that's possible! Do either of you take anything that helps with the fatigue? Winklemouse...I hope you turn the corner soon so the fatigue and vision get a little better!
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SopuliSusie		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1496 12/12/07 1:05 AM Administrator	I've found that CoQ10 and magnesium seem to help at least a bit. I was also taking acetyl L carnitine for a while, and it seemed to be helpful. The doctor I saw for fatigue was essentially treating it as if it were a mitochondrial disorder, which is what all of that stuff is supposed to help with. Three of my doctors are pro-SSRI for the fatigue (and autonomic regulation, which I need). Mostly I have to be really good about sleep and diet and pacing my activities so that I can still get something done. Need to cheer yourself up? Watch the Kitty Cat Dance!
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SopuliSusie		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1496 12/12/07 1:08 AM Administrator	Oh yeah, and judicious use of caffeine! One or two cups of coffee is it, otherwise it turns a corner and the post-caffeine slump is unbelievable! I love that we have an all-girl topic on here. Nothing like talk of menstruation to keep the men away. Need to cheer yourself up? Watch the Kitty Cat Dance!
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ksomething		#6	[url]	[-]
Registered User Posts: 5010 12/12/07 3:31 AM	Heidi B, how long does the menstrual related worsening last? There are others who have reported this: http://www.migraine-aura.org/content/e27891/e27265/e42285/e52203/e52307/index_en.html
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janey		#7	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 1008 12/12/07 4:39 AM	Remove this ad Hi Heidi B My symptoms have a lot to do with my period. I have just finished a period and during the week before the period I get, chronic fatigue, blurred vision, visual strain, more flashes and sparkles, more anxiety, headache, hallucinations of smells, hallucinations of taste, increased heartburn, tummy aches and bright flashes of light in my eyes during sleep. its all good fun I hate it, sometimes I feel that I only have about 7 good days a month. I have been taking magnesium every day for 2 months , cod liver oil and glucosamine, evening primrose and vitamin c. I think the evening primrose and magnesium are good for hormone regulation. I have noticed an improvement in my symptoms. But I also greatly reduced my intake of red meat, potatoes, dairy, citrus and caffeine...I believe this has helped a lot. Good Luck to you Janey x
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ksomething		#8	[url]	[-]
Registered User Posts: 5010 12/12/07 9:10 AM	HeidiB, can you give a record here when it returns to the pre- December 7 level of intensity of persistent symptoms, especially next Friday December 14.
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ohCRICKETS		#9	[url]	[-]
Registered User Posts: 383 12/12/07 9:20 AM	Maybe I've been menstruating and didn't realize it. Eins - Hier kommt die Sonne Zwei - Hier kommt die Sonne Drei - Sie ist der hellste Stern von allen Vier - Und wird nie vom Himmel fallen Fünf - Hier kommt die Sonne Sechs - Hier kommt die Sonne Sieben - Sie ist der hellste Stern von allen Acht, Neun - Hier kommt die Sonne
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janey		#10	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 1008 12/12/07 12:14 PM	men do have hormone fluctuations...but not so understood I believe.....not wanting to leave you out. Im sure my husband has PMT some times.
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ohCRICKETS		#11	[url]	[-]
Registered User Posts: 383 12/12/07 1:11 PM	Shopping for tampons is gonna be so akward Eins - Hier kommt die Sonne Zwei - Hier kommt die Sonne Drei - Sie ist der hellste Stern von allen Vier - Und wird nie vom Himmel fallen Fünf - Hier kommt die Sonne Sechs - Hier kommt die Sonne Sieben - Sie ist der hellste Stern von allen Acht, Neun - Hier kommt die Sonne
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janey		#12	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 1008 12/12/07 1:26 PM	where are you gonna put them ? Is more of a concern???
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HeidiB		#13	[url]	[-]
Regular Visitor Posts: 77 12/12/07 6:33 PM	Remove this ad Now that you mention it...I did notice that when I close my eyes I'm having a lot more flashes of bright lights and shapes. I'm also smelling things that aren't really there. Didn't make that correlation. In the past I've had a lot of trouble with decreased cognitive functioning when an episode is occurring, specifically being very forgetful. Between now and the last two weeks, I've left my keys in the door at least five times. Thank goodness my building is very private. My neighbor actually knocked on my door to let me know I'm not sure there is a correlation with that because it started more than a week ago. I'm actually concerned that a new episode is starting and just put into overdrive by my period! Here's the timeline: -Approximately two weeks ago started to notice decreased cognitive functioning, specifically forgetfulness-leaving keys in the door -Friday the 7th woke up with increased VS, flashing lights, floaters, color bursts when eyes are closed, blurriness-extremely fatigued so slept all day-couldn't use computer longer than a few minutes -Saturday the 8th started menstrual cycle, last cycle June-blurriness better but other symptoms still not back to 'normal' state but can watch TV and use my computer -Monday the 10th noticed smelling things not actually there-still extremely fatigued -Tuesday the 11th had to leave work early because upset stomach (diarrhea) -slept and felt better -Today, another thing I forgot to do...realized I didn't use resume paper for a cover letter and resume while applying for jobs. This has never happened. I will update the timeline again at the end of the week. Obviously not sure of correlations between some of the symptoms. And I never previously noticed increased symptoms during my menstrual cycle but I was also on birth control. Last Edited By: HeidiB 12/12/07 6:49 PM. Edited 1 time.
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