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light sensitivity, migraine, seeing yellow

i have been light sensitive for many years and haven't had a migraine for 12 years, now i am experiencing migraine again and when i dont wear dark glasses everything after a while turns yellow, why
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My field of vision starts to flicker and spin then i see it, I call it "my monster" when the weather changes or that time of the month it shows up.  Last week I got up to get ready for work, i felt very anxious.  I thought I saw something run out of the room, so i checked and couldnt find anything.  As i was getting dressed, i looked down my hallway and the floor was moving and coming towards me, i ran into my daughters room and jumped on her bed and then it was on her wall.  Felt a little silly when i figured out it was a migraine.  When I got to work the pain set in, a stabbing in my left eye and temple.  Felt sick and saw yellow where ever i looked.  I call my doctor and he prescribed Fioricet, which i have taken before and It is the best, takes the pain away and aura.  Lets you relax.    
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Hi,
Do you still experience the yellow tint during your headaches? I would like also to ask if you have actual problems with your vision. Just to rule out eye-related problem, I also recommend that you have a referral to an eye doctor to rule out any pathology or problem. Take care and do keep us posted.
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Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your migraines.  I don't have an answer for you (sorry!) but want you to know I've had the exact thing happen to me when I get migraines--it's like wearing yellow sunglasses. Just thought it might be comforting to know someone else experiences that yellow tint also.  Hope you get some relief.
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Hi,
How are you? Migraine is commonly associated with light or noise sensitivity. This can include changes in vision, seeing spots or even extreme sensitivity that this is managed by staying in a  dark room. It is important that you identify the triggers that lead to your migraine to avoid recurrences. If there are no other symptoms present like persistence of yellow sclera, or yellow-tinge of your skin, then there is nothing to be worried about. If the yellow vision persists and the symptoms I mentioned also are present, you may need to have this evaluated further to rule out other causes like hepatitis. Take care and best regards.
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