Anyone else experience strong fluorescent colors during migraine with aura?
My auras of colors are very strong during a migraine I see fluorescent colors.
Hi
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You're not alone in this! I've heard from others who experience similar things. I don't have visual aura, so am unable to comment on this personally.
If this is a new and/or different symptom, it's a good idea to check in with the doctor so he/she can make sure everything checks out OK.
Wishing you a low pain day,
Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Advocate/ModeratorIt isn't a new symptom but the colors are stronger than usual. I have a call into my neurologist but I won't get a tele conference until May. When the migraine starts over my left eye then I know I will have aura the sun seems to make it worse so I have an eye mask in the car so I can wear that until I get home.
, I am sorry to say it looks like your comment did not post- if you feel up to posting it again, we would love to know what you were sharing with us. ~Melanie (team member)
My experience with auras have been a circular zig-zag pattern that sometimes has strong fluorescent colors. Usually the aura will last 20 minutes without a headache; however, recently this month I've experienced seeing the aura first in my left visual field for 20 minutes and then about 30-40 minutes later it will start in my right visual field. I've gone months without the auras then for some reason they start. Lately, I have noticed the auras being precipitated by using the computer, watching TV, or even a bright light such as the sun. I would like to hear from others that have auras. Thanks for this migraine site. Charchar 
Hi Charchar- thanks so much for chiming in- While migraine patterns, symptoms, and side effects can evolve over time, we definitely strongly recommend a call or trip to the doctor when anyone reports experiencing a change in those patterns just to be on the safe side.
I was hoping to find more community feedback on auras on our site- but couldn't find any forum dedicated specifically to the topic. Here's what we do have that may help:
First, a FAQ page on the varying types of auras:
https://migraine.com/faqs/what-are-the-different-types-of-migraine-aura
Second, a firsthand account of an aura, followed by some community members input in the comment section following the video:
https://migraine.com/video/video-of-aura
And finally, while aura is mentioned in varying forum pages on our site (see: https://migraine.com/forums?tagId=1520&page=1) there is no page that simply asks for community feedback on auras, as you did in your comment. If you are so moved, please feel free to start a forum dedicated to the topic of aura. You can do so here:
https://migraine.com/forums
Hope this helps. Please let us know how else we can support you. Thinking of you - Holly (migraine.com team).
