What you're describing — a scintillating scotoma, followed by transient blind spots, and then a second aura on the opposite side — sounds like a complex aura pattern, and it's actually something others with migraines have experienced too.
A MyMigraineTeam member described something similar: multiple aura phases, each with Show Full Answer
What you're describing — a scintillating scotoma, followed by transient blind spots, and then a second aura on the opposite side — sounds like a complex aura pattern, and it's actually something others with migraines have experienced too.
A MyMigraineTeam member described something similar: multiple aura phases, each with different sensory changes, including a blind spot in the center of vision followed by wavy lines on the outside of one eye, then a full migraine. Having aura symptoms shift sides or appear in sequence can happen for a few reasons:
- Two-phase aura — One aura with multiple evolving symptoms that feel like separate events
- Back-to-back auras — Two distinct aura episodes occurring close together
- Two separate migraine attacks — The first with little or no headache, followed quickly by a second
Aura patterns can also change over time, even in the same person, which can make it tricky to know what's "normal" for you.
The key thing here: if this pattern is new or feels different from your usual aura, it's really worth flagging to your doctor. Keeping a detailed migraine diary — or even sketching what you see — can help your healthcare provider better understand what's happening and rule out anything that needs closer attention.
September 4
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