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Sheyla Title: SUPREME Ebilness
Posts: 17
Registered: 1999-11-22 08:36:04
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
Final update... |
Well, my final diagnosis is....
Transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes) caused by migraines, triggered by .. flourescent lighting.
I'm completely off of medications, and am feeling much, much better - so long as I leave the lights off in my office. My doctor also recommended I get a good pair of sunglasses, and use them whenever I'm in a place with those types of lights. So far, so good. 
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Arch_Magi  Title: The Lord of Chaos
Posts: 827
Registered: 2002-10-31 14:31:20
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
Final update... |
Glad to hear you found a solution to the problem.
I too can't stand florecent lights (although VCF's don't bother me, and I don't NEARLY have any problems like you do), and generally like a room dark rather than very bright. I almost never turn my overhead lights on in my office, but rather use desk lamps. I used to get WICKED headache with them, or any other bright light. When I wore glasses (before Lasik), I found that having a 40% brown tint to them cut down on headaches A LOT. Now I have to wear sunglasses when I go out.
I first heard about the tint from some interview show on TV about a woman who treated her patients with colored classes. I figured, what do I have to lose, I just goofed around, and it seemed to work. That is when I heard about Photophobia. |
Darshawn  Title: Proudly, Mrs. Arch Magi
Posts: 423
Registered: 2002-6-4 21:04:51
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
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It's good to know what it is, finally. Glad you are able to gain *control* over it, so to speak. 
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GrimTempest Title: Board Manager
Anime Aikousha
Posts: 977
Registered: 2001-12-21 01:36:49
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
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glad to hear they've got it figured out! so happy to hear your feeling better
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Lyndrek Title: Moderator
Lynx Mod
Posts: 679
Registered: 1999-11-22 12:41:54
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
Final update... |
good to know.
flourescent lighting is bad, the flickering can lead to a whole lot of problems for people.
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-Chanell-  Title: Camelot Vault Staff
Assistant SM
Posts: 99
Registered: 2006-6-27 13:44:22
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
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glad to hear it sheyla and i'm really glad you're doing better.
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beibhinn Title: Snr. Board Mgr
Posts: 201
Registered: 2002-6-18 11:52:50
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
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Oh wow, glad they were able to figure that out, that's awesome 
Yay Sheyla
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-Foxy-  Title: Moderator
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Posts: 6,565
Registered: 2002-5-29 21:46:17
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
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that is amazing they were able to pin point it down to that!
very awesome!
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Kathea Title: meh.
Posts: 140
Registered: 2003-7-24 02:10:37
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
Final update... |
Sheyla --->  |
-Poptart- Title: CAUTION: May be hot!
Posts: 261
Registered: 2001-2-22 10:41:46
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Date Posted:
11/23/08 8:27pm
Subject:
Final update... |
Thats great that you've got it pinpointed it down.
Great to hear you are doing better Sheyla!
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