The many manifestations of migraine can vary dramatically from one
patient to another, even within the same patient at different times.
Among the most compelling and perplexing of these symptoms are the
strange visual hallucinations and distortions of space, time, and body
image that migraineurs sometimes experience. Portrayals of these uncanny
states have found their way into many works of art, from the heavenly
visions of Hildegard von Bingen to Alice in Wonderland.
Dr. Oliver Sacks argues the migraine cannot be understood simply as an
illness, but must be viewed as a complex condition with a unique role to
play in each individual's life.