Migraine and work environment?!
Question: I'll keep this as short as possible....
I've never really had bad aches before, the normal with cold/flu but not just headaches alone....
I started a new job in August, then about 15 days later I started to get HORRIBLE headache where it was the point I was sure I was going to die from the pain. I went to urgent care and they sent me to the ER for a CT scan. They did a load of tests, everything was normal. I went to my primary doctor and he said they were migraines and put me on a daily pill.
At work, I was moved to a different part of the building and my headaches went away.
Well, I was moved back to the orginal part of the building about 15 days ago... and my horrible headaches are back! I plan on going to the doc ASAP.
I'm thinking that these headaches are part of my working environment. What possible could cause this? I know at one time I took a test for allergies and said was I allergic to dust?
here at work its an office, thats in a "wearhouse" feel, poor lighting.
Answers: I'll keep this as short as possible....
I've never really had bad aches before, the normal with cold/flu but not just headaches alone....
I started a new job in August, then about 15 days later I started to get HORRIBLE headache where it was the point I was sure I was going to die from the pain. I went to urgent care and they sent me to the ER for a CT scan. They did a load of tests, everything was normal. I went to my primary doctor and he said they were migraines and put me on a daily pill.
At work, I was moved to a different part of the building and my headaches went away.
Well, I was moved back to the orginal part of the building about 15 days ago... and my horrible headaches are back! I plan on going to the doc ASAP.
I'm thinking that these headaches are part of my working environment. What possible could cause this? I know at one time I took a test for allergies and said was I allergic to dust?
here at work its an office, thats in a "wearhouse" feel, poor lighting.
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Second, my son went to a school that was real old and had flood damage, so Im sure there was mold in it.... he had headaches EVERYDAY until it got warmer out and they could open the windows. He went to a new school, and has never had a problem, I think its a good possibility that its your work!
The flourescent lighting can be a serious migraine trigger. Ask maintenence to unscrew a couple of bulbs from the overhead lights near your desk. That should help. Allergies can also be a trigger. If the air quality in the building is poor, it can cause migraines. The odds of them testing the air quality for you is slim, so start with the lights and discuss treating your allergy symptoms. If all else fails, buy a small desktop air purifier and see if your symptoms improve,.
Could be the lighting. :( Try taking a Magnesium supplement every day. That helped a friend of mine. Talk to your doctor about it. Good luck! :)