Aura/blurred vision

[3narf]

OK, does anyone else get shapes in their peripheral vision following strenuous exercise (ie cycling)?

It's like a more acute version of what a migraine sufferer sees, ie a kind of prismatic effect, and it's usually accompanied by a moderate headache. It lasts about 15-20 minutes usually.

It's been happening for about 3 or 4 months I think. As I struggle to get enough cycling in these days I tend to put more effort in when I do get out...

Thanks

 

[ColinJ]

Exercise-induced Scintillating Scotoma?

 

[3narf]

Exercise-induced Scintillating Scotoma?

That's it! Describes it to a 'T' although I did get migraines for a while as a teenager/young adult. I haven't had one for over 25 years though.

Thanks! I'd say it put my mind at ease, if I'd been worried about it. It was a minor distraction anyway, lost among the general stress, worry and misery of my daily existence.

 

[Markymark]

I do sometimes if I am dehydrated.

 

[Booyaa]

I used to get the same things, and did get migraines as a kid. After suffering a seizure once (first one ever and while out cycling) I got a battery of tests and turned out I had an arteriovenous malformation. Couple of bits of brain surgery and a heap of drugs later and I am as good as new (sort of).

I doubt it is this but will be worth keeping an eye on.

 

[3narf]

I do sometimes if I am dehydrated.

Good point; it does seem worse if I'm dehydrated.

 

[3narf]

I used to get the same things, and did get migraines as a kid. After suffering a seizure once (first one ever and while out cycling) I got a battery of tests and turned out I had an arteriovenous malformation. Couple of bits of brain surgery and a heap of drugs later and I am as good as new (sort of).

I doubt it is this but will be worth keeping an eye on.

I certainly will, thanks.

Well, it went off after about 10 mins today, and no headache. Thanks everyone.

 

[hondated]

I used to get the same things, and did get migraines as a kid. After suffering a seizure once (first one ever and while out cycling) I got a battery of tests and turned out I had an arteriovenous malformation. Couple of bits of brain surgery and a heap of drugs later and I am as good as new (sort of).

I doubt it is this but will be worth keeping an eye on.

Blimey Booyaa glad to see you got over it but " couple of bits of brain surgery " braver than me then. Well done you.