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Aphasia following ocular migraine

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January 4
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Can aphasia occur after an ocular migraine?

Yes, speech difficulties like aphasia can happen during the aura phase of a migraine, which may include visual symptoms. This is a rare but recognized symptom.

During or before a migraine attack, transient aphasia can cause you to
- Twist your words
- Have trouble concentrating Show Full Answer

Can aphasia occur after an ocular migraine?

Yes, speech difficulties like aphasia can happen during the aura phase of a migraine, which may include visual symptoms. This is a rare but recognized symptom.

During or before a migraine attack, transient aphasia can cause you to:
- Twist your words
- Have trouble concentrating and forming sentences
- Experience difficulty with reading, writing, and understanding
- Slur words or stutter
- Struggle with word retrieval

A MyMigraineTeam member shared: "The last couple of migraine attacks, I've noticed that it takes two or three times to say something. It's not slurred speech, it just seems like my brain can't put two and two together to make what it wants."

Because sudden speech difficulties can also signal more serious conditions like stroke, you should seek immediate medical care if you suddenly can't put your words together. This is especially important if it's a new symptom for you.

The speech issues are typically temporary and resolve as the migraine episode passes.

January 4
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Glad to hear of your good news. The process may be long and arduous, but I believe in safety first!

January 4
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you, Angela. This has happened to me twice. After the first time, my doctor had me see a neurologist and have an MRI of my brain. I also had an EEG. All of the test showed just normal agent process. I’m not sure I like this process But thank you.

January 4
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Yes! As one who has hemiplegic migraines and used to be a triage telemedicine nurse, I echo that not only can they be migraine symptoms, but could also be “ mini-stroke” (Transient Ischemic Attack), stroke, etc., so when this is a new phenomenon, call your migraine dr immediately.

January 4

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