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Hi James, I get eye pain in both eyes and the surrounding area including my deep nasal passages;  the pain may migrate from the facial area to the side of the head or elsewhere in a matter of mini-seconds.  It is so damn weird how my pain migrates.  Sometimes it will be at the base of the head where it attaches to the spine; then, BAM!!— It will be go to the right side of the head or some other spot.  Back and forth pain location is a common thing for me. The facial pain with nasal/eye involvement is a primary component of my migraines; also, it is a primary component of pre migraine aura.  I find smoke and odors to really set off the eye/nasal involvement;  this is why the dumb ass ENT doctors(these were the supposed best in the state of WI) had only focused on my sinus problems in the past, and never thought of migraines.  My eyes have been checked thoroughly, but  Jean’s post was a good one for me to read because I suffer dry eyes too.  I’m going to get me some of that ointment she suggested;  I do use artificial tears sometimes. I get the photo-phono sensitivity on a daily basis, but things have been improving in the last few weeks.  I’m averaging 2  migraines a week now with some lesser headaches since I switched to Propranolol from Atenolol.  I’m giving the propranolol a chance.  I have a pack of Lamictal (Lamotrigine) anti-seizure pills (for prophylactic treatment)to start, but I do not want too many variables (even other illnesses) mixed into the equation right now. I tried Neurontin, but it caused migraines in me(really screwed up excitable neurons — I guess).  If I only suffer 2 migraines a week I will not start the Lamictal; I’m truly scared to try the stuff.  I’ll  try Lamictal if I get into the "non-stop locomotive stage".  Good luck to you all (esp. Bear). Thanks Jean for mentioning your medicines for the eye involvement. Sincerely — Randyman

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Who here has suffered from pain in the eye related to migraine?  I’ve had some pain in my left eye, and just recently began to link it to my migraines.  It’s like the eye is dry and irritated.  What type of pain, actually in the eye (not just behind the eye) have you experienced? James — www.relieve-migraine-headache.com

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I’ve been having very similar symptoms,, although it feels more like I got salt in my eyes,, more a burning sensation, , rincing does me no good either Bear www.amazon.com/shops/inland_canal_general_store www.cafeshops.com/everythinggoes

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I also have pain in my left eye (my primary migraine side)..  There are times when the left eye seems bulging and others when it shrinks. My co-workers can sometimes tell I’m getting a migraine before I realize it by looking at the swelling in my eye.  I have been to an opthamologist and have been extensively tested for several years to determine if there is incipient glaucoma or other problems – nope!  My eye doc believes it is all related to my migraines (sufferer for 27 years).  She did recommend that I use Genteal Lubricant Eye Gel for the dryness and pain.  It really does help alleviate those symptoms but does not "cure" the pain/swelling. When I was on Neurontin the swelling and migraines did subside, but I couldn’t handle the other side effects so had to give that up in Nov. and switched to Zonegran.  After my bad experience last month with Zonegran side effects I’ve sworn off preventatives for at least 6 months.  (WAAAAA!)  I am switching neurologists and couldn’t get an appointment anyway until July. The swelling/pressure/pain in my eye did come back almost immediately after I was off the preventative meds. I believe that you should also go to an opthamologist just to rule out any problems that could really hurt your eyesight, but don’t be surprised if they don’t find any eye problems. Jean

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Who here has suffered from pain in the eye related to migraine?  I’ve had some pain in my left eye, and just recently began to link it to my migraines.  It’s like the eye is dry and irritated.  What type of pain, actually in the eye (not just behind the eye) have you experienced? James — www.relieve-migraine-headache.com

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James, a rather small subset of my migraines feature an itch or pain in one eye that feels for all the world as if I got a splinter in it. There is nothing to be found on close examination. Rinsing does not help. The eye reddens and runs, and soon enough comes the awful pain. I don’t know if it’s a peculiar kind of aura or not. (I frequently have a somewhat nontraditional "lava lamp" aura.) Parenthetically, my mother and oldest sister, almost the only members of a very large family who NEVER had migraines in their youth, both got the "painless" kind in their 50s and 60s, consisting only of an aura of sparkling blindness. I’ve now had a few of those too, both with and without the migraine pain to follow. Ain’t migraines special. –Julianne

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Who here has suffered from pain in the eye related to migraine?  I’ve had some pain in my left eye, and just recently began to link it to my migraines.  It’s like the eye is dry and irritated.  What type of pain, actually in the eye (not just behind the eye) have you experienced? James — www.relieve-migraine-headache.com

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Julianne, this sounds very much like my problem.  That is so weird.  I just noticed that there seemed to be a connection, so I’ll keep my eye on it (oops, no joke intended!).  It seems likely that the migraine simply makes a problem that’s already there worse.  If my eye is dry or a little irritated, it might multiply the pain when there’s migraine inflammation. Thanks everyone for your responses so far!  Anyone else? James — www.relieve-migraine-headache.com

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – James, a rather small subset of my migraines feature an itch or pain in one eye that feels for all the world as if I got a splinter in it. There is nothing to be found on close examination. Rinsing does not help. The eye reddens and runs, and soon enough comes the awful pain. I don’t know if it’s a peculiar kind of aura or not. (I frequently have a somewhat nontraditional "lava lamp" aura.) Parenthetically, my mother and oldest sister, almost the only members of a very large family who NEVER had migraines in their youth, both got the "painless" kind in their 50s and 60s, consisting only of an aura of sparkling blindness. I’ve now had a few of those too, both with and without the migraine pain to follow. Ain’t migraines special. –Julianne

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