Headaches while reading?

[hypergirl96]

I eas just wondering if anyone else gets headaches after reading for only about 8-10 minutes (if its slightly interesting) and 3-5 (if its the most boring thing in the world).

i always get these throbbing headaches and have to stop. its usually not that bad of a headache, unless im tired, sick, anxious, stressed, in a rush, or sometimes, like today when i was just trying to do my vocab, i got the worst headache ever and had to stop cause i couldnt even think straight and then my stomache started to hurt a bit. but usuall, i only feel a tiny, annoying throb that will not let me concentrate.

Does anyone else get this? might it be related to ADHD or something else, or am I just a freak of nature?

[shadowpower88]

You know what? I thought that was just me who had that problem because of my albinism / visual impairment. So its quite possible. hmmm

[imreallyjin]

no, it's not ADHD.

it is most likely from trigger point (a REALLY tight knot of muscles) in your neck and around your eyes that prevent you from enjoying the book.

you'll be surprised how tight your neck muscle is. massage your eyes, the side of your head, and your whole neck. from top to bottom.

most of pain from the body is from overused muscles that you are unaware of.

[fracturedstory]

What Jin said or get some reading glasses and dim the lights.

My problem is a light sensitivity and sore eye muscles so I have to constantly wear reading glasses.

[Jr1985]

Maybe you have eyestrain? I had this in school before I was given glasses.

[hypergirl96]

Originally Posted by imreallyjin

no, it's not ADHD.

it is most likely from trigger point (a REALLY tight knot of muscles) in your neck and around your eyes that prevent you from enjoying the book.

you'll be surprised how tight your neck muscle is. massage your eyes, the side of your head, and your whole neck. from top to bottom.

most of pain from the body is from overused muscles that you are unaware of.

tried that, doesnt work.

and i know what that feels like cause ive had it b4 like if im playing a videogame for a long time. but it isnt the case hear. trust me, ive tried everything. i do read with glasses too and that doesnt help at all.

so, dunno whats going on...

[hypergirl96]

Originally Posted by Jr1985

Maybe you have eyestrain? I had this in school before I was given glasses.

yeah, as i said b4, this is different. i wear glasses and my prescription is only a month or so old, and my eyesight hasnt changed since then. and i do wear glasses when i read.

@fracturedstory: ive tried dimming the lights it doesn't work 4 me, but thanks 4 the advice

[fracturedstory]

Have you been to an optometrist? At least go to a doctor about it. The other day the bottom of my right eye was twitching. I at least thought maybe I should see the doctor about it but it has since stopped.

Maybe you have Irlen's syndrome and need a specific tint to see through. The headaches sound like it at least. You can google it and do some self tests.

Where abouts are the headaches? They could be migraines or another type of headache. I always get migraines. I used to get such bad eye aches that I had to close my eyes for a bit while watching TV or wearing shades.

[shadowpower88]

Originally Posted by fracturedstory

What Jin said or get some reading glasses and dim the lights.

My problem is a light sensitivity and sore eye muscles so I have to constantly wear reading glasses.

ohhh do i know about light sensitivity.

[hypergirl96]

Originally Posted by fracturedstory

Have you been to an optometrist? At least go to a doctor about it. The other day the bottom of my right eye was twitching. I at least thought maybe I should see the doctor about it but it has since stopped.

yeah, and they said there was nothing wrong with my eyes

Originally Posted by fracturedstory

Maybe you have Irlen's syndrome and need a specific tint to see through. The headaches sound like it at least. You can google it and do some self tests.

hehe, actually i took those a few months ago (trust me, this has become a problem ) but i actually scored pretty low. maybe its some sort of light sensitivity, but even reading with the lights dimmed hurts my eyes and i love the sunlight..... hmmmm

Originally Posted by fracturedstory

Where abouts are the headaches? They could be migraines or another type of headache. I always get migraines. I used to get such bad eye aches that I had to close my eyes for a bit while watching TV or wearing shades.

mostly (like the really small one i have now) are like on my right part of my forehead like a half inch below my harline. that place kills me sometimes, bu right now its oly small since i havent been on here now.

I know abot the shades part though...i cant wear them cause after a bit i just want to rip them off cause i get such a headache after about 10 mins or so, but ive found the same with glasses. goggle shades dont bother me and im pretty sure it just has something to do with itt pinching the top of my nose, cause i just cant stand it, but with shades its worse maybe cause they dont have the pad thngies?

well, i really dunno. i was just wondering cause its really been bothering me lately, but maybe ill look in2 this more when i have time.

@everyone: Thanks for the posts peeps!