Flashing/flickering lights make me dizzy, nauseous why?

Question

It seems when there is flickering lights or strobe I get really dizzy and feel like I am going to collapse, also I feel very sick like I am going to throw up... I tried to google it but I dunno what to ask, why is this happening all of a sudden? What does it mean?

Answer 1

When I read your question I suddenly remembered going through this experience as a child. With my father driving, it was the yellow steet lamps on highways and freeways that just did it for me.
I use to feel nauseous and could not stand looking at those lights (white ones were ok, the yellow ones sickened me). I used to shut my eyes till we passed by or until the white ones started up again.
It dissapeared on its own. I hope it does for you also. Are you feeling anxious or subconsciously is there something bothering you at home, or with a close friend or relationship? Anxiety plays itself out in various forms.

Answer 2

I see this was asked 7 years ago, but for those currently looking for this answer, it's called Flicker Vertigo. It’s related to photosensitive epilepsy, but is not at all limited to epileptics. It causes a vestibular disturbance that can lead to motion sickness. It’s the same effect that makes helicopter pilots sick/disoriented from rotors that cause sunlight to “flicker.” I get this in public places (usually restaurants) when the idiots have ceiling fans mounted and running below light fixtures, which creates a strobe effect. I also sometimes experience this while doing event photography. The most extreme example, I shot the Chicago Marathon this year and we were taking such a high volume of pictures, the shutter was going non-stop. Seeing this through the viewfinder on a sunny day, it was just like staring at a strobe light. It made me very sick and drowsy. There were other contributing factors, but I eventually passed out from it. I recovered after EMTs administered Zofran (for nausea), an IV, etc., and by taking a long break from shooting. It was pretty scary - I've never felt so crappy. But it certainly was NOT epilepsy. Also worth mentioning that I was completely checked out by the EMTs, onsite doc and my GP. EKG, blood sugar test, BP, and CBC – all normal. Clearly a situational issue induced by flicker vertigo, ultimately diagnosed as vestibular syncope. Google "Flicker Vertigo" and you'll find some good info.

Answer 3

You should really go see your doctor. Anyone on here could tell you any number of things, but it's best to ask a professional in case it's something worse than what people on here tell you

Answer 4

it happens to many people. i wonder, if you would like to consult a pyshician. i myself feel nauseaous everytime i pass through the flickering light.

Answer 5

It sounds like a symptom of epilepsy. You may want to ask a doctor.

Answer 6

You probably have epilepsy. Better get it checked out!

Answer 7

could be epilepsy. talk to a doctor about it

Answer 8

could be seizure disorder

or could be associated with attention deficit disorder

Answer 9

r u pregnat ? =0)