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Yes, a longer or more intense aura than usual is worth taking seriously — especially with 60+ years of migraine experience, since you know your "normal" better than anyone.

A typical aura lasts anywhere from a few minutes up to one hour. When an aura goes beyond that, it moves into territory that warrants medical Show Full Answer

Yes, a longer or more intense aura than usual is worth taking seriously — especially with 60+ years of migraine experience, since you know your "normal" better than anyone.

A typical aura lasts anywhere from a few minutes up to one hour. When an aura goes beyond that, it moves into territory that warrants medical attention.

Here's a general guide on when to be concerned:

- Aura lasting more than 1 hour — contact your doctor
- Aura lasting more than a week — this is classified as a "persistent aura" and needs evaluation
- New or different symptoms appearing — such as slurred speech, muscle weakness, loss of balance, or vision loss
- Aura followed by confusion, blackouts, or lost time — needs urgent neurological assessment Given that your migraines have already shifted in pattern over the past year, a change in your aura pattern is another signal that your migraine presentation may be evolving again.

It's really important to let your neurologist or doctor know about any aura that feels different, stronger, or longer than your usual experience. They may want to review your symptom history, do a neurological exam, or consider brain imaging to rule out anything more serious.

Don't brush it off just because migraines have been a lifelong companion — changes in pattern always deserve a closer look.

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