#scintillatingscotoma — Public Fediverse posts

A couple of years ago, I wrote about a chronic neurological condition I experience called scintillating scotoma. It is also known as migraine status aura. If you’d like to learn a bit more about it, check out my blog post.

https://shanmonster.dreamwidth.org/1011345.html

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I have a neurological condition called scintillating scotoma. I’ve also had it referred to as migraine status aura. Its kinda like tinnitus of the eyes. (I have tinnitus too). It’s a chronic condition which means I always see sparkling lights in part of my vision. I used to have it so bad that it was like a strobe show plus fireworks 24/7. Sometimes straight lines, like laser beams, would shoot out in front of me and I’d jump away from them. I wasn’t able to read because the light show covered up all the words. I’ve noticed that since having COVID, it’s getting worse again. I can still read, but the light show is creeping larger and larger. It’s worse when I’m in bright environments. I really hope it doesn’t get as bad as it used to be. It is impossible to concentrate with constant built-in fireworks. Right now, it’s more like the sun reflecting off a rippling lake. I wouldn’t be surprised if COVID is what brought this back. #NeurologicalDisorder #ScintillatingScotoma #MigraineAura #COVID #Disability #Blindness