Hypertension. Elevated Cholesterol Controlled Post Cardiac Ablation. Can Anesthesia Cause Occular Migraines?
Not sure if that is possible
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Experts aren't sure what causes ocular migraines. Some feel that the problem is related to:
- Spasms in blood vessels in the retina. That's the delicate lining in the back of the eye.
- Changes that spread across the nerve cells in the retina.
Exactly what causes ocular migraine is not known, but a personal or family history of migraines is a known risk factor. It is theorized that ocular migraine has the same causes as classic migraine. I can hardly think of any anesthesic agent that can cause ocular migraines but some medications can trigger migraines including:
- some types of sleeping tablets
- the contraceptive pill
- HRT), which is sometimes used to treat the menopause.
Migraine headaches can be triggered by certain foods and certain physical stress.
Just wish to know if there is any particular reason why you asked this question? Were you placed on any anesthesia recently?
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Dr. Nsah
Xarelto can give such side effects
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Xarelto (rivaroxabban) is a medication used to treat and/or prevent DVT and can lead to side effects such as sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. So yes, xarelto is a very probable cause of your migraines.
You may also await results of CT scan and eye exams which might reveal any abnormalities which maybe also be possible cause of migraines.
If the headaches started shortly after being introduced the drug, then it is the most likely culprit.
Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah