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General question for anyone with this visual discomfort/headache problem: do you ever get dizzy or have feelings of vertigo after prolonged computer usage? I've

General question for anyone with this visual discomfort/headache problem: do you ever get dizzy or have feelings of vertigo after prolonged computer usage? I've had the usual eye strain and discomfort problems for years, but have recently started feeling dizzy to the point of nausea after a 6-8 hour shift at my computer. I also get these strange, extremely brief bouts of vertigo when I lean forward in certain directions (e.g. brushing my teeth). I've seen my doctor about it and given my existing tinnitus/pulsatile tinnitus, she diagnosed me with BPPV which sounded reasonable to me. But the epley maneuvers don't do much of anything to help, and given these bouts of dizziness/vertigo are brought on/made worse by screen usage, I'm wondering if it's related to my eyes instead of my ears.

simianparrot 2y ago
I do, but I find something surprisingly simple practically alleviates it for me: Take a break from the monitor every ~30 minutes, get up and go over to a window, and stare at something far away for at least ~30 seconds -- I count in my head because sometimes I get so into things at work I'll get distracted if I don't. I use a pomodoro timer to remind me, and I rarely have issues anymore. As I get older and nearing 40 now, I'm realizing the wisdom in all these things I've been told throughout the years but never had to heed before: Take _frequent_ breaks from monitors. Strive to take daily brisk walks (keeps my bp in check). Drink enough plain water (keeps some of my frequent headaches at bay). And so forth.
- nozzlegear 2y ago
  Thanks for the advice, I'm honestly just relieved to hear that someone else experiences something similar. I'm terrible with taking breaks, I need to get better at it. I've certainly noticed the days when I'm not working at my computer are also days I'm not feeling terrible by 5pm. > As I get older and nearing 40 now, I'm realizing the wisdom in all these things I've been told throughout the years but never had to heed before: Take _frequent_ breaks from monitors. Strive to take daily brisk walks (keeps my bp in check). Drink enough plain water (keeps some of my frequent headaches at bay). And so forth. I'm almost 37 myself, and it might be time to accept that I'm not as young as I think I am anymore. I've convinced myself for years that I have plenty of time to worry about sleeping better, eating better, and exercising more when I'm older. But now I am older!

simianparrot 2y ago

I do, but I find something surprisingly simple practically alleviates it for me: Take a break from the monitor every ~30 minutes, get up and go over to a window, and stare at something far away for at least ~30 seconds -- I count in my head because sometimes I get so into things at work I'll get distracted if I don't. I use a pomodoro timer to remind me, and I rarely have issues anymore. As I get older and nearing 40 now, I'm realizing the wisdom in all these things I've been told throughout the years but never had to heed before: Take _frequent_ breaks from monitors. Strive to take daily brisk walks (keeps my bp in check). Drink enough plain water (keeps some of my frequent headaches at bay). And so forth.

nozzlegear 2y ago
Thanks for the advice, I'm honestly just relieved to hear that someone else experiences something similar. I'm terrible with taking breaks, I need to get better at it. I've certainly noticed the days when I'm not working at my computer are also days I'm not feeling terrible by 5pm. > As I get older and nearing 40 now, I'm realizing the wisdom in all these things I've been told throughout the years but never had to heed before: Take _frequent_ breaks from monitors. Strive to take daily brisk walks (keeps my bp in check). Drink enough plain water (keeps some of my frequent headaches at bay). And so forth. I'm almost 37 myself, and it might be time to accept that I'm not as young as I think I am anymore. I've convinced myself for years that I have plenty of time to worry about sleeping better, eating better, and exercising more when I'm older. But now I am older!