There is clear neuroanatomical evidence that demonstrates a relationship between the cervical spine and the facial and head region."

For the clinician, pain presentations in the headache patient are frequently a diagnostic challenge.”
Goadsby PJ, Bartsch T. Anatomy and physiology of pain referral patterns in primary and cervicogenic headache
disorders. Headache Currents 2005;10:42-48.

What is a Migraine with Aura Headache?

A migraine with aura is also known as a classic migraine. A migraine is a severe headache which is disabling. Most of the times you experience a migraine on one side of your head. You may also experience a vomiting sensation with it.
A migraine can follow aura or come along with aura. Aura is a set of symptoms which are related to your nervous system.

Do I Have a Migraine with Aura Headache?

The International Headache Society classifies a headache as a Migraine with Aura when:

1. You see some bright flashes of light/ blind spots/ few shapes/ blind spots outlined by few shapes/ shimmering stars or spots. At times you also see images from your past. You may also see zigzag lines that are floating. Your vision may be wavy, or you may also feel blind.


2. You feel weak, find it difficult to walk, pricking of a needle/ numbness/ tingling in your one arm/ leg, or jerks. At times you may feel that someone is touching you.

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1. You can hear some noises or even some music while it isn’t around.


2. You have a trouble in concentrating, you are confused, and find it difficult to express.

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Aura begins before an hour of a migraine, then it builds up gradually and may last for 20 to 60 minutes. 

How common is a Migraine with Aura Headache?

1 in 5 migraine sufferers experiences aura. You may not experience aura each time that you have a migraine. 1 in 4 migraines that you experience may be with aura.
 
If you experience vision changes such as those seen in the aura, you should meet us. It can also mean some other serious underlying condition such as a stroke or a retinal tear. This is truer when the vision changes affect only one of your eyes. Also, if your aura has a sudden onset or it lasts for longer than 60 minutes, or if you are not able to recover from it completely even after few hours, it can signal a medical condition. Meet us immediately in that case.
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*Stroke is a life-threatening condition which needs an immediate attention. In a stroke, a blood vessel in the brain is ruptured.
*Retina is your eye screen which helps you see things. A retinal tear also gives you similar symptoms. We must treat that immediately to prevent a permanent blindness.

What causes a Migraine with Aura Headache?
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• The causes of a migraine with aura are similar to that of a migraine without aura.
  
• It can be some disturbances in the nerve pathways.
  
• It can be hereditary too.
  
• Certain factors such as lack of sleep and exercise, and stress can make you more prone to a migraine.
  

Treatment of a Migraine with Aura Headache?

For long term relief, call the team on (07) 5547 5665

Few medicines such as triptans, NSAIDS, and DHEs relieve your migraine. 

80% of our migraine patients feel at least 80% relief in their migraine even after 12 years of treatment! You just need 4 to 5 treatment sessions to feel much better! We use a scientific approach known as Watson approach which is the latest treatment option but is helping migraine patients in 25 countries already! We desensitize your brain stem and relieve your migraine, that too with no side effects!
Medicines give you only a temporary relief and also cause side effects. 

Complications of ​a Migraine with Aura Headache?

Those who experience a migraine with aura carry two times higher risk for stroke than those who have a migraine without aura. Birth control pills and tobacco further increase the risk for stroke.

Do I have a Migraine with Aura Headache?

We ask for your detailed history such as when it started, for how long you are experiencing this, your symptoms, and what you do to get over them.
Then, we conduct a physical examination to confirm if you have a migraine with aura. Sometimes a problem in your neck is the reason for your migraine. In such cases, we can help you get over your migraine via a special approach known as Watson approach.
 
However, if a migraine doesn’t follow your aura or if you have symptoms such as visual disturbances only for one eye, we order more investigations as below to rule out serious conditions. A detailed eye examination helps you know if you have a retinal tear. CT/ Computerized Tomography scan and MRI/ Magnetic Resonance Imaging examine your whole body including your brain via special X-rays in detail to know if there is any issue such as stroke.