Light sensitivity and eye pain are very common migraine symptoms. It isn't only an aversion to light but it can also make the migraine pain more intense. For people without headache disorders, light became too bright when it hit 23,000 lux (like a bright, sunny, cloudless day). Even at that intensity, 24% were not bothered … Continue reading Migraine disease and photophobia
Migraine Product Review: Avulux glasses for photophobia and migraine management
“I have been given this product as part of a product review. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Post includes affiliate links” I have tried more than a few migraine glasses to help with the aggressive photophobia of … Continue reading Migraine Product Review: Avulux glasses for photophobia and migraine management
Things I use for migraine management
We all do a whole lot to manage our migraine disease aside from medication. And medication doesn't really help me since I am non-responsive to preventatives. So there are a whole lot of things in my toolkit that I utilize to help me manage my daily migraine attacks. Ice Therapy I have more than one … Continue reading Things I use for migraine management
#Shadesformigraine: prize products to try out
I won #5 place in the #shadesformigraine contest and won a prize package of really cool things to try out. I mean, this is going to be a great exploration of products for migraines that I have never tried before. Especially the first one... I will enjoy that venture. They put together a really … Continue reading #Shadesformigraine: prize products to try out
Guest post: Have Photophobia? Don’t Wear Sunglasses Indoors
How many mornings have you walked from your bedroom to your bathroom after an especially spirited night of imbibing, bouncing into walls that you can never remember were there and wincing against the stray rays of sunlight that always seem to make their way past your wall of curtains? Too many to count probably, but … Continue reading Guest post: Have Photophobia? Don’t Wear Sunglasses Indoors
FL-41 specs for migraine
I have my new prescription FL-41 tinted specs now. This is the specific tint that is beneficial for migraines and our photophobia. I have written about them before as I have tried both Axon Optics and TheraSpecs in non-prescription and still use both. My prescription is very mild and I only get it to prevent … Continue reading FL-41 specs for migraine
