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Aura (symptom)

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St George, UT

An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some with migraine or seizures before either the headache or seizure begins. It often manifests as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell or confusing thoughts or experiences. Some people experience aura without a subsequent migraine or seizure (see silent migraine). Auras vary by individual experience, some people experience smells, lights, or hallucinations. Less known, symptoms of the eye include disturbances, where the eyes… read more

May 13, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you for your advice!

September 22, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Let you know having a seizure when your aura going off

July 16, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I get I t very often. Right before I have a seizure I get a bad headache and ringing in my ears.

July 14, 2018

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