Strange Migraine Changes

By rosewitch

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I wanted to ask the community about my migraine change, I have had migraines for 38 years, always starts with aura zigzags, then pain over my left eye, and eventually, I can't stand the light or any noise, because they become louder and brighter, last week I had been awake about an hour when I had a sharpe pain in the side of my head towards the right side, then it went but throughout the day the pain became more frequent, and moved to over my right eye, it felt different to my usual migraine, so at first, I did not think it was a migraine when I went to bed that night the pain was more and more intense and the following day it was unbearable. I tried laying down in a dark room, which seemed to help for a little while but again the pain became intense when really all I could do was to take pain killers and try to sleep, eventually on the third day they passed but my head felt tender to touch and i felt tired all day. Is it normal for the symptoms of migraine to change as you get older, or is this something I should worry about, any advice, please?

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Melissa Arnold Community Admin
Hi, Rosewitch. Thanks for sharing your experience, I know it can be so worrisome when new symptoms pop up. Generally, it's not uncommon for migraine to change over time, whether that's frequency, severity or type. There can be all kinds of reasons for the change, each person is different, but unfortunately it's often difficult to figure out. So, I wouldn't panic, but I would certainly call your doctor if you haven't already to let them know about your new symptoms -- they may want to see you or make a change to your medication. Please keep us updated about how you're doing. We're here for you! -Melissa, <a href='https://migraine.com' target='_blank'>migraine.com</a> team
1. rosewitch Member
 Thankyou Melissa ,it has certainly made me feel a bit better knowing that the symptoms can change even after this length of time ,it is difficult to get a doctors appointment at the moment because of covid
1pablo Member
I had the exact thing happen to me with the same symptoms. these symptoms and episodes went on for 10 days. I finally got in to see my doctor and he put me on oxygen to see if that helped. It actually immediately took the excruciating pain away. that pain didn't seem to be related to my migraines but I felt that migraines brought it on. I was told I was experiencing cluster headaches . I was given Aimovig for my Migraines and I haven't had an episode of the "cluster" headaches since. Migraines continue.
1. rosewitch Member
 thankyou Pablo ,maybe its worth asking the doctor ,but i did find out yesterday after visiting my opticion and he told me my glasses are too strong for me ,and it is a possibilty that as my glasses prescription has changed that they have been causing my migraines to increase
amalc Member
Hi. I turned 46 and my chronic migraine decided to have a huge party. I had some really strange changes and some of the ones I had were absolutely terrifying (I lost an entire day - it was like being blackout drunk without the alcohol) and some new weird pain. I did discuss with my neuro and he told me that migraines do evolve, sometimes devolve and do change over time. You should probably talk to your doctor.
vickiew Member
I've been having migraines for more than 40 years and there have been many changes over the years. I used to get a migraine on one side for rain and on the other for snow. Now it is on top of my head for snow. I have more symptoms than I used to as well. But if something really worries you, you should tell your doctor.
dinamay Member
In short, yes it’s quite common for migraines to change even after many years. It’s one of their most exasperating features.
coyotechick Member
I too have had Migraine a long time - 50 years. What you are describing is almost a daily occurance for me. My right eye feels like a spike is being driven thru my eye and sound, light and smell become soooo intense. I too have to take pain killers and I also find ice helps so much. I have all kinds of ice caps, packs, rollers etc. And my head is tender to the touch all of the time. It moves around but there are certain spots that just kill all the time. Sometimes washing my hair is really painful and wearing a ponytail can often be out of the question It's like my hair hurts. I am probably older than you and I would say, from my experience, this is not something to worry about. I have discussed it with my neurologist and he says it is Migraine. Hope some of this helps. Take good care of yourself. Neely