Heachaches from light?

Question

Lately i have been getting these horrible headaches. I will just be relaxing at home, watching tv, whatever. All of the sudden i will notice that the light, any kind of light will give me theee most horrible headache that is impossible to get rid of. I know its from the light because when those headaches occur, I need to squint and turn off the lights. Any comments or suggestions? Has this happen to anyone else?

thank you for your responses. now how do you just randomly start getting migranes? do they come from something? i have never felt such pain before, i'm wondering if i did something to cause these?

Answer 1

It sounds like a migraine. With a migraine, you're very light-sensitive and can also feel quite nauseated in addition to the pain of the headache. You should see your doctor and be evaluated.

Answer 2

I am not a doctor. "doc" is a nickname hung on me by friends and customers.
Sounds like classical migraine. There are some effective medications but one should try eliminating possible triggers before using drugs. Stress is a major trigger as are certain foods. Chocolate, coffee, alcohol, peanuts and peanut butter.
Nicotine is a big offender. A friend of mine found relief having her teeth straightened which aligned her jaws. I have been able to head my migraines off by chewing gum and flexing my lower jaw at first sign of migraine. Most sufferers experience a sudden aura, like a flashbulb going off, which alerts them to the impending throbber. Get quiet, avoid bright light, breathe deeply, massage scalp, extend chin to chest and gently roll side-to-side to stretch neck and shoulder muscles. (This from a sufferer of over 50 years.)

Answer 3

Sounds like chronic migraines.My sister has that. She has them so bad sometimes she cant even be around any light, noises, anything.I'd make a doctors appt.

Answer 4

usually that's a sign that you're getting migraines. your doctor can prescribe you medication to take care of that.