This image is kinda similar to my experience. It starts as a very small spot, often just blocking a letter or 2 of a word I’m reading, then spreads out in an arc or rough circle.

One interesting thing I’ve noticed as I get older (40s), is that if I’m moving over a distinct enough pattern, like a tile floor, the area inside the aura updates slower, or lags behind the surrounding (unaffected) area.

Also as I’ve gotten older, the pain following the aura has thankfully gotten lows severe, and sometimes doesn’t happen.

[–] balder1991@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (6 children)

In my experience the pain after the aura sometimes happens, sometimes not. But it’s usually not severe anyway, just an annoying constant headache that lasts for a while (hours) after that.

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

When I was younger, aura meant I was in for 4-6 hours of intense headache afterwards (aged 14-20s). But it reduced more in my 30s and is rare now in my mid 40s.

[–] paulzy@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Same for me as well. Usually now I get what kind of feels like a sore brain muscle the next day? Like if I cough or sneeze it’s like a little sharp pain. That usually lasts about 12-18 hours from the onset of the auras.

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