squiggly lightbulbs need special recycling!

[Army Wife'79]

I have them in every socket in the house, but I recently read they "flicker" very fast (too fast for the naked eye) and can cause brain disturbances/migranes/seizures in people who are prone. I get migranes. So now am wondering if I really should be using them. Sigh. I'm trying so hard to be environmentally green but don't want to up my risk for more migranes. So far I haven't seen a huge increase in headaches, but will keep an eye on it.

[bluefish81]

Originally Posted by Army Wife'79

I have them in every socket in the house, but I recently read they "flicker" very fast (too fast for the naked eye) and can cause brain disturbances/migranes/seizures in people who are prone. I get migranes. So now am wondering if I really should be using them. Sigh. I'm trying so hard to be environmentally green but don't want to up my risk for more migranes. So far I haven't seen a huge increase in headaches, but will keep an eye on it.

I guess I'm confused that if the flicker is to fast for the naked eye, how is it going to bother someone who has problems with that type of effect? I'm prone to seizures and I'm very conscious of strobe lights, repeated flashing light patterns etc., and I guess I'm curious how if I don't see something how it will effect me. Every seizure I've had in the past has involved me actually being able to view a flashing light in some way/sequence or another. I've been using the compact flourescents for quite awhile now.

[Tom Earp]

Because the eye cannot see the flicker, doesn't mean that it isnt there.

Kind of like the hand is quicker than the eye.

For no more than my regular lights are on except for reading (one does need illumination so it wont hurt the eyes by eye strain), I an not going to add just to add them.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Army Wife'79

I have them in every socket in the house, but I recently read they "flicker" very fast (too fast for the naked eye) and can cause brain disturbances/migranes/seizures in people who are prone. I get migranes. So now am wondering if I really should be using them. Sigh. I'm trying so hard to be environmentally green but don't want to up my risk for more migranes. So far I haven't seen a huge increase in headaches, but will keep an eye on it.

Terribly interesting! I have them everywhere, too, and never connected them to my need three times as many Imitrix as normal. I was blaming it on someone with whom I work!

Has anyone read about how to handle a broken bulb? It's like a Haz-Mat site!