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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!
Member since 8/06 1617 total posts
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Kelly
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Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
It just comes out of nowhere - there are no identifiable triggers. I see spots - my vision is blurry. I feel fine but can't really see or focus. It lasts for 10-20 minutes and then I get a headache afterwards!
The first time this happened to me was back in March when I was about 7 months pregnant. I thought it could be related to high blood pressure or low blood sugar (had gestational diabetes) but it wasn't. It happened one more time when I was pregnant...so I thought it was just a pregnancy thing.
It has happened 3 times since I gave birth. I recently went to my primary doctor for blood work (which was fine) and mentioned it...what else should I do? It is scaring me when it happens!
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Posted 10/17/11 9:28 AM  |
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Cacarina
Two girls!
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Cari
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I get this. It is an optical migraine. I've been to the neurologist about it and he said it is not dangerous and somewhat "normal." I get it about once a month or so (sometimes less, sometimes more). I usually take some advil the minute I start seeing the spots - helps with the headache that comes afterward.
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| Posted 10/17/11 9:41 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
It's probably a migraine with aura.
I get it all the time.
I usually have blindspots or see flashing lights/zig zags.
It lasts about 20 minutes then clears up and the headache starts!
It suckssss!
Try popping some mortin and caffeine when it comes on- to try and head off the headache!
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| Posted 10/17/11 9:57 AM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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julz
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
have your BP checked again!
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| Posted 10/17/11 10:30 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I would make an appointment with an eye doctor.
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| Posted 10/17/11 10:38 AM |
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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
Posted by LightUpOurLife
I would make an appointment with an eye doctor.
Ditto. My sister recently found out she has Macular Degeneration, and that it's hereditary. I would get a test just to be sure.
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| Posted 10/17/11 11:21 AM |
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MrsKellyBride
Mommy of 3!
Member since 8/06 1617 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
Thanks everybody. I started researching migraines with visual auras. I never thought I had migraines but maybe??? I always just thought migraines would feel different. I am also going to get an eye exam.
Now what can I take as medication, especially because I EBF my 5 month old still? Thanks again!
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| Posted 10/17/11 2:08 PM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Kristen
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I started this when I was pregnant with JJ. Eventually I would get there from time to time & now they are extremely rare for me.
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| Posted 10/18/11 8:28 AM |
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4ForMe
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Barbara
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I get the exact same thing too once in a while. The first time it scared the crap out of me -- I thought I was having a stroke!! Eventually I went to the eye doctor and he said they were optical migraines. Thank God it doesn't happen too often.
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| Posted 10/18/11 8:56 AM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Beth
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I would have your blood sugar checked again
blurry vision is a sign of diabetes - It was one of the signs I had
now that my BS is under control- no more blurry vision
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| Posted 10/18/11 9:43 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
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S
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
It could be a migraine with aura or low blood sugar. I would see a doctor again.
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| Posted 10/19/11 6:35 PM |
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MrsA1012
love my little girl !
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Me
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Re: Seeing spots - blurry vision...please help!
I'd go to an optamologist for a through, dilated eye exam. That will rule things out and give you some answers.
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| Posted 10/21/11 3:15 PM |
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