Are Visual Aura Associated With Migraine Leading To Slight Pain Something To Worry About During Menopause?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2022

Question: Yesterday I had the visual aura of a migraine and when it went away I had
very little pain. Does this mean anything? the lack of much pain? I have
had migraines since 1973 and they used to completely disrupt my life with
pain, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light. It was impossible to
function. Since menopause, it seems that the pain is diminished to just an
annoyance. Is there some reason for this? X-rays have shown a bone spur in
my neck and arthritis. It occurred to me that maybe I should ask if there
is any significance to the lessening of pain of just something to rejoice
over.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about migraine

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Migraine is most symptomatic during young and adulthood.
As age increases or after menopause the incidence decreases.
You should not worry.
Pain killers can be taken during aura to prevent the attack and also associated risk of vascular insult.
Not related to cervical spine spur.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Dr. N. Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana