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Hypertension. Elevated Cholesterol Controlled Post Cardiac Ablation. Can Anesthesia Cause Occular Migraines?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 2013
Question: Can anesthesia cause occular migraines?
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Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not sure if that is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX

I am pleased to be able to assist you with your query.

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?

Regards
Dr. Nsah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Nsah Bernard (2 hours later)
I had a cardiac ablation on Oct 1 and was under general anesthesia for at least 4 hours. I was also started on Xarelto for a 30 day course and I now think these visual disturbances are a side effect of that drug. I've had a Ct scan of the head and and exam of my eyes on Friday. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Xarelto can give such side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

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
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Hypertension. Elevated Cholesterol Controlled Post Cardiac Ablation. Can Anesthesia Cause Occular Migraines?

Brief Answer:
Not sure if that is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX

I am pleased to be able to assist you with your query.

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?

Regards
Dr. Nsah