Another vision question - flashes of light... Migraine, TIA or just MSA?

[Guest guest]

Hi all.

Hope I'm not being a pest.

Just keep thinking of more questions. (Actually, keep getting

reminded by my body :-)

Anyway, in addition to the apparent regression in vision in general,

figured I'd check and see if anyone had this symptom.

Seems each night when I retire, I see flashes of light. Neuro-optho

said it was migraines. He also said I was having multiple migraines

daily - without the nausea (which I do thank God for). Just

wondering if this is truly migraines - or just another weird neuro

thing.

Also leads me to ask if indeed I'm having TIAs as the neuro-optho

hypothesizes, or if my periodic total forgetfulness (in some cases

necessitating relearning of tasks/info) and vision distortion which

basically involves seeing things in 3D which are 2D - like this

screen rolls, and pitches and carpets and some cloth designs do the

same thing. It is as though I'm looking at multiple overlaid

transparencies - where the letters of each word are on different and

slightly misalligned levels.

As always, any help appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Greetings !

If you don't have a massive headache or nausea, count your blessings, as

these are known as Optic Migraines. My father and I have talked about this.

His migraines almost always start with vision problems. Mine only rarely.

You also note: " It is as though I'm looking at multiple overlaid

transparencies - where the letters of each word are on different and

slightly misalligned levels. " I like the description. I've also tried to

explain this (though I called it double vision) to my neuro-opthlamologist,

who shrugged and explained he was not sure why, but there were no physical

problems that might explain it. (My eyes *never* have seen in 3D, so minor

misalignment is not an issue for me). But trust me, while still driving, I

found it very disconcerting. It's still there, but it's amazing how much we

adapt.

Regards,

=jbf=

B. Fisher