What to use for lighting if LED bulbs cause migraines?

[Anonymous]

LED and fluorescent bulbs are migraine triggers for me. I used to be able to find incandescent bulbs, but I can’t anymore. If you have the same problem, what are you doing for lighting?

[Anonymous]

Is it all LEDs? I’ve found that the ones with warmer light don’t bother me. The ones with cooler light do. The lower the number on the Kelvin Scale, the warmer the color.

Also, I don’t have any light fixtures where I can see the bulbs, because that really bothers me. Can’t stand looking at bare bulbs and often get migraines from them.

[Anonymous]

Halogen.

But also, try full price LEDs.

[Anonymous]

I’ve struggled with this and we have a ton of overhead lighting that is too expensive to replace completely right now. Unfortunately our solution was trial-and-error with many different brands and types of bulbs. There are a few spots that we can’t seem to solve for completely so our solution is to hoard our remaining good bulbs for the areas
I use most (kitchen) and I don’t use overhead lighting anymore in the remaining areas.

I get really frustrated with anyone who suggests it’s an easy or seamless switch. As for the environmental savings, I think we have wasted more energy having bulbs shipped to us and driving around looking for them than we have saved by switching to LEDs!

[Anonymous]

I like 5000 led but everyone is different. I cannot go too yellow.

[Anonymous]

I miss incandescent bulbs so much. Look for flicker free bulbs. I get mine from waveform. Might be worth ordering one and trying it.

I have the 2400k and 2700k. 2400k if you need to see, 2700k is definitely amber.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I miss incandescent bulbs so much. Look for flicker free bulbs. I get mine from waveform. Might be worth ordering one and trying it.

I have the 2400k and 2700k. 2400k if you need to see, 2700k is definitely amber.

"I miss incandescent bulbs so much." same this is so ridiculous.

OP I've been able to find some incandescent bulbs on amazon but they're pretty expensive like $8-$10 a bulb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I miss incandescent bulbs so much. Look for flicker free bulbs. I get mine from waveform. Might be worth ordering one and trying it.

I have the 2400k and 2700k. 2400k if you need to see, 2700k is definitely amber.

"I miss incandescent bulbs so much." same this is so ridiculous.

OP I've been able to find some incandescent bulbs on amazon but they're pretty expensive like $8-$10 a bulb.

Can you link to the ones you have found on Amazon?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I miss incandescent bulbs so much. Look for flicker free bulbs. I get mine from waveform. Might be worth ordering one and trying it.

I have the 2400k and 2700k. 2400k if you need to see, 2700k is definitely amber.

Me again, I think I messed my numbers up 2400k is the warmer more amber yellow. I order directly from the Waveform website. I have tried so many different kinds, and Waveform didn’t trigger migraines. I even ordered an 80 dollar bulb from a different company, and those were the worst.

[Anonymous]

How did you vote?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I miss incandescent bulbs so much. Look for flicker free bulbs. I get mine from waveform. Might be worth ordering one and trying it.

I have the 2400k and 2700k. 2400k if you need to see, 2700k is definitely amber.

"I miss incandescent bulbs so much." same this is so ridiculous.

OP I've been able to find some incandescent bulbs on amazon but they're pretty expensive like $8-$10 a bulb.

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This is OP. I have ordered them from Amazon, but they always arrive broken.

[Anonymous]

The big flicker problem is retrofit LED bulbs, especially if there is a dimming circuit. You'd need to replace any dimming switches to be ones specifically for LEDs-- They usually run $40-$80 a switch. I don't have a problem with properly installed 3000K/90CRI LEDs.

fluorescent tubes are definitely a huge trigger for me, I hate going into the office for that reason. Usually the ballasts are poorly maintained.

Otherwise, look for halogens if you can.

[Anonymous]

What medications are you on?

I was suffering from migraines with aura and was told it was triggered by stress. Turned out to be triggered by a prescription. I went off it and migraines are gone.

Just a thought. LEDs are all there will be in a few years so I hope you find a color that works for you.

[Anonymous]

Is it the light spectrum, the flickering, or the intensity of the light that seems to be a trigger?

For me brightness and flickering are the issue. I use floor lamps, as opposed to overheads. I buy lower lumen bulbs and use dimmers as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How did you vote?

+100 they will also be get your gas stoves, cars that use gas...