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sunnyplus3
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has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
It just started happening to me & I'm planning on having an eye exam heres how it happened today, I'm doing housework, I bent over & when I stood up my head felt perfectly clear but I saw what looked exactly like tiny sparkles in front of me, they flashed for a second, then I saw different ones. I'd say the whole thing lasted about 40 seconds.
Very weird, I have been known to get migranes-but rarely and it wasn't at all like the "aura" that comes with a migrane.
anyone ever have this?
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BaroqueMama
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
Yes, it happened to me often when I was pregnant. It was always one of two things: I was either starting to get dehydrated or my blood pressure suddenly dropped. I'd go to the dr. if it continues, but try drinking some water, having a snack and see how you feel. 
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:00 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
thanks for the reply, I have very low blood pressure.....maybe its just that.
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:01 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
Yes. I get the ones that are reminiscent of the migrane related auras, but I get them when I have a severe lack of slepp. The eye doctor may not be able to help you. You might need to go to a neurologist or someone with Optic Nerve specialty.
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:01 AM |
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JenMarie
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
OMG I get this pretty frequently and it weirds me out. I've never said anything to the doctor because I thought I was nuts. It's weird because like you said, I don't feel weird at all, but I see what I was saying was stars. They just flutter around for a minute and then they're gone.
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:01 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
Posted by KellyFG
thanks for the reply, I have very low blood pressure.....maybe its just that.
It definitely could be
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:02 AM |
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sasha96
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
I think it is related to the blood pressure and your sudden shift in movement. I have low blood pressure normally too. While pregnant it happens somewhat often but goes away quickly!
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wannabemom
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
was it in only one eye or both?
A low/high blood pressure thing would be in both eyes, but something neuronal would be in only one eye.....
I had a seizure when I was in my early 20's and to this day I occasionally will see tracers in my left eye.....
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| Posted 4/12/08 10:26 AM |
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
I have had low blood pressure since my teens, and you described exactly what happens to me from time to time. I get sparkles, swimmies, a bit of lightheadedness where I can hear my heart beating in my ears.
It can make you pass out, which has happened to me, so if this does start to happen to you, look for a place to sit immediately. Even if it's on the floor.
I have passed out and hit my head on ceramic tiles before, after getting up suddenly from a sitting position. Until the doctor can give you advice, please be careful when getting up in the morning, standing up, bending over. 
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
Posted by prncss
Yes, it happened to me often when I was pregnant. It was always one of two things: I was either starting to get dehydrated or my blood pressure suddenly dropped. I'd go to the dr. if it continues, but try drinking some water, having a snack and see how you feel.
I got it a few times while pg as well and I have low blood pressure.
I agree, drink water, eat a snack and relax for a few minutes.
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
I have had this before, but haven't experienced it in a while.
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
Yeah, i think there called floaters. Sometimes i get those and these squiggle looking things too.. so odd. no clue what they are, but i had my eyes checked after that.
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chelle
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Re: has anyone ever had a problem with "seeing sparkles"
I've had them before....they usually happen when I'm in the shower 
I've always wondered what the heck it was from!
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