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I usually have strong auras and medium pain, and it can take between weeks and months between attacks, though recently I had an attack two days in a row and I f
by j_4 8y ago
I usually have strong auras and medium pain, and it can take between weeks and months between attacks, though recently I had an attack two days in a row and I felt like I had aura-like issues with my vision for weeks. Not a fun time.
Most of my experience is typical and mirrors things already mentioned in this thread:
Triggers are a combination of stress, lack of sleep, strong light (particularly sunlight), and sudden increase in coffeine intake (people have mentioned a change both ways, and I'll have to pay attention if that's the case). Possibly red wine and nuts, but I don't think they're big factors.
Regular exercise seems to decrease the frequency, and 400mg of Ibuprofen taken once I notice the aura helps the pain.