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Anthony	Dec-07-09, 11:30 PM (CMT)
"Aura"
I have a quick question. I was wondering if anyone out there that experiences aura like I do has found anything to lessen or shorten the duration of the aura when the migraine is on its way. Right now mine seems to last roughly 3-4 hours and I am basically incapacitated for that time without the ability to see and it scares the sh!t out of me. I can take the naseauting (sp) headache and intense pain, I just am having a hard time with the loss of vision. Any suggestions and help are very much appreciated!
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RE: Aura, lizholmes, Dec-08-09, (1) RE: Aura, Doofus, Dec-08-09, (2) RE: Aura, tiakitty13, Dec-08-09, (3)

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lizholmes	Dec-08-09, 05:35 AM (CMT)
1. "RE: Aura"
I'm with you there!! My docs have (to their credit) spent a lot of time trying to get my pain levels down, but I keep stressing to them that what drives me to insanity is the aura, but still no solutions. I guess that means the medical profession is a little at a loss. I've heard all sorts of things - neurontin has good reports of lessening auras. My migraine specialist said that a good whack of aspirin could reduce aura time (like 2-3 times the recommended dose - be careful!). However, I'm not sure this has ever worked for me. There were posts last month about taking a half teaspoon of salt to reduce aura symptoms, but I'm not tempted to try that one, given that dehydration is a big trigger for migraine! In short - no answers, but plenty of sympathy from me. LH
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Doofus	Dec-08-09, 05:00 PM (CMT)
2. "RE: Aura"
Any of the usual migraine prevention drugs may help. I suggest starting with the anti-seizure drugs, since they are designed to calm down the brain. There are quite a few medical papers that say lamotrigine may be especially good for prolonged aura, although it's a bit dangerous.
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	tiakitty13	Dec-08-09, 05:12 PM (CMT)
	3. "RE: Aura"
	My doc put me on Neurontin, of which I take the generic. My main complaint was constant aura, 24-hours a day. It has really, really reduced the severity of every single one of my aura symptoms, including visuals, smell sensitivity, and even the tingling left side of my body. I couldn't be much happier with a drug. It doesn't make me sleepy or foggy. I know lots of people take it for sleep and it can cause intense drowsiness, but for once, I got lucky and can tolerate something that *actually* helps me. I still have migraines 2 to 3 times a week, but the duration is way down. Best of luck to you!
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