Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for getting back to us! I'm glad you're going to doc's so soon! Let us know what happens.

Denise

Well, i went today, got sent for an eye test and a blood test. Been told i need glasses, certain this isnt linked though! Also got prescribed some oil stuff to clean out my ears

Apparently he wants to rule out everything before he sends me to a specialist.

Been given some sleeping tablets aswell which is a bonus i suppose.

Anyway, ive got to go back when the results of my blood test come back, which is another week, cant believe how slow the process is!

Cheers for your interest people, i'll keep you updated.

Jonathan...Certainly see a neurologist. You may be having ocular migraines or atypical migraine. It's probably no coincidence that you started having typical migraines also. Migraine pain results first from dialation of the inner cranial blood vessels. Pain receptors in the vessels are stimulated resulting in the throbbing or pounding pain experienced in the typical migraine. Ocular migraines may not produce pain, only visual disturbances. Find out if there is a family history of migraines. Chocolate, caffeine and red wine can cause or worsen migraines as can stress. Typical migraines are distinguished from tension headache by their pounding characteristic and are often accompanied by nausea and photophobia (adversion to bright lights). Tension head are characterized by a "band" across the forehead and neck tension or pain. It is not uncommon for tension headaches to develop in response to the migraine. Anyway, do a google search of ocular migraines or atypical migraines and see if anything hits the target of what you are experiencing.

Jonathan...There actually is something called exploding head syndrome which may help explain the "brain explosions" you experience when you are either falling asleep or when asleep. I forgot to mention that in my last post on ocular migraines. Google exploding head syndrome. Good luck at your doctor visit. Keep us posted on your diagnosis.

I agree Jonathan...my twins are 19, and I would definitely have this checked out more thoroughly rather than just treating the symptoms.

I'm wondering too, if you're under a lot of stress with school, or maybe trying to work and go to school as well.

check out arnold chiari malformation, good luck