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Denison, TX

has anyone else had a problem with sunny days giving you a head ache when out to long. i cannot stand to be outside or drive on a sunny day i will end up with a headache and it turns to a sick stomach and pain goes around head and into my neck. i wear shades but i still have this problem when i go to work or back home or just running errands. has anyone found any relief from eyes being so sensitive?

July 6, 2015
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Members strongly validated the experience of sunlight-triggered migraines as a real and common challenge linked to fibromyalgia's... Read more

Members strongly validated the experience of sunlight-triggered migraines as a real and common challenge linked to fibromyalgia's hypersensitivity, with many sharing that they wear polarized or transition sunglasses year-round, close blinds at home and work, and use hats to shield their eyes from bright light. Several members offered practical relief strategies, including neck exercises recommended by a physiotherapist (which reduced one person's pain by 75%), lying down with ice or heat over the eyes, and seeking medical guidance to explore various migraine treatments that can take months to show results. A recurring theme was that hypersensitivity extends beyond light to include scents, sounds, and other environmental triggers, creating a daily reality where many must advocate for their needs, set boundaries with visitors, and navigate a world that feels overwhelmingly intense.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes definitely, I am hyper sensitive to everything in the environment, sun light is terrible, I wear sun glasses all the time even in the winter on a grey day, I have window blinds in all windows in my house, in my office I had all the windows covered and the light 50% reduced as the light was giving me severe aches (eye, head, neck). I saw a physiotherapist and she gave me some exercises to do for my neck and after 3 days the pain had diminished by 75% so I continue to do them regularly, so all of those measure have helped a lot.

July 6, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had a hard with sunlight . I had to wear sunglasses during fireworks cannot stand bright white, it triggers headaches.

July 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I've been light sensitive since I was a child, I always thought it was from the eye surgery I had when I was 6 but am thinking I wld have been sensitive anyway. I always wear polarized sunglasses but get the migraines regardless.

July 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

That is what's called a migraine. I know because I am living with them about 3 or 4 days a week. It's very disabling but I'm trying various treatments. It just takes months to see if the treatment works. I also get nauseous. It comes with the headache. I feel best with sunglasses, lying down maybe ice over my eyes. Sometimes heat. Get to a Dr. For help

July 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wear a hat to shade my eyes and have glasses that darken when in the sun, otherwise I would have a headache.

July 6, 2015

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