Afraid to Drive

By sadbrain1

1 min read

I have been dealing with headaches for most of my 57 years. I have been shuffled from doctor to doctor who haven't been able to help and I'm just about over it. Anyway, the past couple of weeks I have had an ocular migraine every day. A couple of them seem like hemiplegic migraines and when then hit, I can't even come close to seeing clearly. I have sat in my car in parking lots for up to an hour until I can see well enough to drive home. I am now afraid to go anywhere.

Has anyone been hit with an aura while driving and what did you do about it? Does anyone have any suggestions regarding dealing with this problem? Thanks.

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janethMember
I've had migraine while driving. Not fun. Since my migraine preventative can also cause dizziness, I only drive on surface roads in my medium sized Midwestern city. I refuse to get on the expressway; hubby takes care of that.
sadbrain1Member
Hi, thank you for your reply. I'm sorry you've been through all this, too. Right now I live in a large metro area with very good public transit. Sadly, I also have a knee which gives me problems and unless the bus or subway goes right where I need to go that really isn't a good option for me. I know the transit company has special transportation for disabled people but I never considered looking into it. I think I will. But we have to move to a much smaller, although not small, city later this year and I would be surprised if they had this service. I will look into it, though. You also hit on the head why I'm so afraid to drive. I can feel fine and within a half an hour be in a store or my car unable to see well, in pain and wondering if I'm having a stroke. I just feel like I may have to give up driving if I'm alone. Thanks again for your reply.
sadbrain1Member
Hi, the abortive meds did not work very well for me. No one has ever suggested the CGRP meds for me but after reading about them I suspect that has to do with other medical issues I have. I've probably had ten MRIs. I've been to all kinds of specialists and one of the premier eye clinics in the country and they just refer me around in a circle. I'm sorry you are dealing with these migraines, too. Thanks for the response.
sadbrain1Member
Hi, what a scary story. I would be horrified to drive on the interstate with a migraine, especially with vision problems. I am actually afraid to drive on the large, high speed road anymore. If my husband is home, he usually drives. I have called him before when sitting in parking lots just to let him know he might have to come and get me. We live in a large, crowded metro area with bad traffic and it would probably take him as long to get to me as the worst of the aura would last. Thanks for your reply.
sadbrain1Member
Thanks for your reply. I've been trying to get in with a headache specialist for years. I had an appointment for almost a year once when it was cancelled two weeks before the date. I haven't given up on finding a doctor who could help but I don't feel well enough to get back on that treadmill right now. Thanks again.