florescent lights

[llacey]

In recent months, maybe even over a year I have developed a worsening problem when I go into stores/businesses that use florescent lights. I get sick to my stomach, light headed, dizzy to the point that I almost pass out. Today when it happened was the worst I have even had happen… my face almost felt like it was flushed (my husband couldn't see any difference though) I lost sight, everything went blurry with vivid colors swirling around. I couldn't think or walk straight. I got out of the store went to the car with help from my husband and after a few minutes I was find except from two after effects… I was extremely tired and my face still felt flushed. What could this possiably be !!!! Or am I just crazy !!!  HELP HELP HELP      

[jen3000]

I hate fluorescent lighting, grocery stores seem the worse.  

[pauline135]

But couldn't it also be some sort of migraine? I know someone who has migraine aura triggered by fluorescents who doesn't get a headache but who gets nauseous and dizzy. Do you get the same symptoms if the fluorescent light isn't in a big place or a crowded place?

[hsum4]

Dear llacey:

I also have this problem, but it is related to a cataract and now cataract lenses.

hsum4

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

I could be totally wrong, but you could have some type of panic disorder or agoraphobia (sp.)  I would have a complete eye exam to look for any obvious problems but make sure to have an evaluation for panic disorder and/or agoraphobia (fear of large public places.)   Actually very common.

MJK MD