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6/23/08 #8 - Headache/Migraine when reading?

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Full Question: Headache/Migraine when reading? Every time I read, whether its a book, magazine, piece of paper or whatever, I seem to get a really painful headache that last more than 5 hours and sometimes last a day or two or more. What could be the cause or reason for this? Tony.    ...
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    TonyW2005
    Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 03:09 PM

    I had a contact lens exam a little over a month ago and I guess everything was good. I have always had this problem though. I can't seem to read without getting a headache or even read in the car while moving. Migraines run in my family as well as other problems.

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    Jennifer
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 09:00 AM

    Have you found an answer to this problem? Mine is similar. I have had migraines for years, but they have evolved to silent migraines, and now, any close-up work, like reading, for a length of time brings on severe nausea. If I continue my activity, it brings on all the usual migraine symptoms, but without much head pain. My vision is perfect-have seen my eye doctor twice. Am looking for an answer, too.

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    TonyW2005
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    no, sorry. I have not figured out what the cause is or why it happens.

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