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Elizabeth, I don’t have any answers to your questions. I just wanted to welcome you to the group. Many people have bright and flourescent lighting, including me. I wear sunglasses and a visor outside. But, I don’t know if those automatic tinting glasses would help. I have never tried them. Good luck! Take care, Jackie K
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
These glasses may have changed, but as of 10 or so years ago they responded to ultraviolet — which there is little of in the office. On the other hand, there is no reason you can’t use sunglasses at the office. The problem with high beams I relate to; the temporary solution is to look away and adjust my mirrors so that the clowns in macho-mobiles with headlights 5′ off the ground (and oatmeal for brains) reflect somewhere else. Longer term, I’ve found that various prophylactic med’s can nearly eliminate this sensitivity; YMMV. This and other FAQs can be found at http://rtfm.mit.edu. Welcome, and good luck. -Troy — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . filler added because Rutgers news server requires excess added lines. My apologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
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Elizabeth, When they put in Florescent lights in my school, I was devastated with migraines (this is Elementary School!) My Mother brought me to the doctor, who suggested an ophthalmologist or optometrist. The optometrist noted I had minimal corrective needs, BUT as there was a new photochromatic on the market, and he had seen research which indicated they blocked the ‘flicker’ rate of the florescent, he suggested we try these. I HATED glasses (what 8 year old would not!) BUT when I wore them all day; no migraines. When I took them off I was miserable. Made me a believer. And to continue with ‘flicker rates’ – I could never play early Video Games – I saw the ‘refresh’ lines!..Tho several ‘electronic’ types insist that is impossible, those games made me sicker than a dog. Wasn’t till computers got better screens that I could tolerate them either (course having ‘electronic’ types around the house meant that I learned early on how to fix flicker/refresh rates!) Some folk insist that Photochromatic glasses will not work in Office setting. They do actually block some, and do ‘darken’. I am still wearing PhotoGray prescription lenses, as this helps me the very most over the most situations. When I go outside, they darken to protect against sunlight (tho if you are in REALLY sunny area, like Arizona or New Mexico – shades with mirror coat are the only savior) in a car, they darken slightly, and at night are clear. There have been studies on what helps people in your situation. Some individuals are best helped by a light grey tint, others by amber or blue. There are ‘computer non-glare’ coatings available, as well as Anti- UV and IR… Hope this helps you… You are not alone with this problem. Tek P.S. FAQ : http://www.meldrum.demon.co.uk/migraine/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
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Welcome to ASHM. I have emailed you Priscilla’s Welcome FAQ as requested. Suzie Melbourne, Australia There are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood and the crown of royalty; but the crown of a good name exceeds them all. Pirke Avot 4:19.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
There is a federal law, and I can’t quote it off the top of my head (the number of it), that says if you have a disability that your employer has to accomodate you. I have Discoid lupus and vascomotor rhinitus. This requires that I don’t have florcent lights over my cube (for the lupus) and I have a ceramic heater in my office (for the vasomotor rhinitus), which they tried to take away, but when I told them I needed it for medical reasons…well the securty guards come by every night to make sure it’s turned off. I also had an operation (transposition of the ulnar nerve which required me to have a ergonomic keyboard at work). I was just gonna buy one and take it into the office when my Sys Admin guy said, NO, they will pay for it, because you had this problem. that’s when I learned about the law! I had no idea prior to them telling me this, I just figured my boss bitched and thats why I got to keep my heater nope…it’s a law. I don’t take advantage of it, some people do. My company is very good about this (probably because we have people on Capitol Hill every day, dealing with government and the FCC, so we have to stay clean). But my company is really wonderful about accomodating people. And I’m far from handicapped, I’ll just get really sick if I have cold air blowing on me (i’m getting over pneumonia now) and they have since closed off the vent that blows over my cube! 
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Hey Kath! It’s wonderful to see you posting again! You have been missed. Jan ;*) "If we never experience pain, how then will we ever recognize joy?" Jan ;*) "Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; speak accordingly" Ben Franklin
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Hi, your problem is one that is frequent. had these things thru childhd, college and i work driving (pharmaceutical sales). Bright flickering, pulsating light may all cause problems—turn the lights down and get those darker glasses. these changes and quality of light can preciptate the attack, and aggravate it. you are also more sensitive to light (photophobia) during the attack. hope you feel better soon. PS—Also watch noise levels. Certain frequencies, high etc can worsen the condition and act like the light does. Migraine starts as some disturbance in the brain (way down in the primitive or stem) that sets off a cascade of events—aura, stomach problems, then finally pain. these aura, pain can overlap, or come in sequence. also, the HA and related symptoms can be tied to many other factors. it’s like if the conditions are right and you get enough of these aggravating factors—you’ll tip the scales and go into one. take care. kath – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
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I am also very sensitive to lighting, especially when I’m on the verge of or having a migraine. I bought a pair of glasses that darken and that did help quite a bit. At work they replaced the fluorescent (?) bulbs with some that work differently. They give off a slightly different color light but I can’t remember what they are called. Hopefully somebody else will read this and give them a name. Anyway that helped for a while and then we ended up just taking the 4 bulbs that were right above out altogether and I use a low lamp. Works really well. Good luck to you! Stephanie in OR – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello everyone. I’m new to the group and I’m learning a lot of great information from you all. I have a question. I get migraines very frequently. The seem to happen in two different way. I get migraines that start with the aura, then an upset stomach, then pain. Sometimes the aura leads to almost temporary loss of sight. Although sometimes I don’t get the pain of upset stomach at all and I just get the aura and sight problems. I have found that my exposure to light (especially fluroescent seems to triger them) I work in a very bright office and things have just been getting worse. It’s to the point now that I’m not sure where one migrain ends and another one begins except for the fact that when I’m not exposed to the bright light they are not as frequent. The problem is not just with the lights in my office but any where I’m exposed to a bright light. Even getting high-beamed on the road. SHort of leaving my job ( which will be in the future anyway) is there anything that I can do. I had thought of getting those glasses that get darker when things get brighter. Does anyone think that this will help. Thanks Elizabeth P.S. Could someone send me the FAQ that I heard about.
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I get very photophobic as my migraine worsens….though I’ve always been sensitive to bright lights and sunlight anyway. I have found a couple things that work to lessen the effect though… If you wear prescription glasses, make sure you get the glare protection on them. It cuts down on the effects of flourescent lights, street lights and headlights while driving, and even the light from the computer monitor. It doesn’t have a visible tint either, so it doens’t affect your ability to see through the lenses. There’s a special kind of light bulb you can buy that gives light through the whole spectrum, as opposed to just blinding you with certain "frequencies" (I’m sure there’s a right technical name for what I mean, but damned if I know what it is right now). I know you can get them through a catelog called The Pyramid Collection 1-800-333-4220 or (http://www.pyramidcollection.com). They can get kinda pricey, but they last a long time and they’re worth it! I noticed someone else mentioned sound frequencies contributing to it too….sound is more of a trigger for me than light, but I think this is because my hearing is better than average and my sight is terrible. I can’t bear high pitched sounds….torture for me would be to listen to a soprano. Raven "These were the `gay Delavals,’ the most charming, mischievous, spendthrift people in the North of England, utterly without morals, loved by the people of
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