Everyone here needs to get an EEG test for epilepsy

That would be great!

I got one and was negative. I am very sensitive to screens though especially PWM and get crazy prolonged dizziness and detached state from it.

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I can kind of relate to this. I have a so far undiagnosed problem with my immune system, I develop new allergies extremely rapidly, and to pretty much anything I get exposed to orally. Three of these allergies (Sunflower oil, Coffee, Curcumin) greatly worsen my sensitivity to screens, such that monitors that I can normally use fine become unusable. I presume these allergens are getting into my brain, evoking an inflammatory immune response, and thus making me more prone to headaches.

Given this, seems plausible that your EBV exposure has for some reason increased the level of inflammation in your brain too.

I have long suspected our condition is related to epilepsy. I'm going to get this test

Sorry to bump this, but I've been reading a lot about dithering online and found this from somebody's site.
Article: https://smerity.com/articles/2013/dithering.html

"Temporal Dithering

You can also alternate quickly between two colors to end up with what appears to be the average of the two. This is referred to as temporal dithering. You'll most commonly find temporal dithering in hardware, specifically to improve the appearance of an image on a sub-par television or monitor display.

I've made an example of dithering using frame rate control but I preface it with the warning that it may be unsafe for those with epilepsy. If you're still happy that it won't impact you medically and you don't mind your CPU bursting into flames, click here."

I clicked the link on the page, and wouldn't advise anybody to unless you're peeking out of the corner of your eye and not straight at the screen, it is a flicker+strobe fest!

Why would he ask for people to be cautious viewing his test when this exact method of displaying colors is used on our computers right now? Also from Wiki "Dithering takes advantage of the human eye's tendency to "mix" two colors in close proximity to one another."

Thanks for the nice article. It helps understanding dithering I know nothing about.

diop Why would he ask for people to be cautious

I think the guy just meant to emphasize how strong the effects of dithering can be, but did not intend to make any medical statement. I red similar warnings multiple times at art exhibitions where strobing lights were employed.

It should not be difficult to confirm whether dithering triggers epileptic seizures, should it? Pick a bunch of people affected by the pathology, let them play with a modern electronic toy and see what happens. Maybe someone does not want to find out?
When I lived in the States I heard jokes about California, that every product from there comes with a warning, like, this could cause cancer, etc. etc. I have not read anything on the backside of iPhones :-)

100% believe that this could be a symptom of some sort of mild epilepsy and have thought that for years. I've been suffering from this since 2008 after a head injury. I've had the same symptoms as everyone else: extreme brain fog and confusion, inability to focus, headaches, etc.

Interestingly I've built up a tolerance to all my devices by just using them every day for years. I do use f.lux on my laptop and a similar app on my phone, but my TV was unbearable for a few months and I gradually desensitized myself to it.

What really kills me and has drastically altered my life's course is fluorescent lighting. I can't be under them for longer than 10 minutes without these epileptic symptoms. I went to law school in the early 2010s and barely passed because all of my classrooms had fluorescent lighting. When I graduated I was terrified to realize that all of the courtrooms have them as well.

I've been fortunate to be able to control the lighting in my office and whenever something involves going to court I just send another attorney to cover for me. I also can't go into malls or box stores like Best Buy or Walmart or Target. It's a pain in the ass but I've managed and don't really think about it at this point. I would have loved to have been a courtroom litigator but it's not in the cards.

I hadn't checked up on this condition in a few years. Very saddened to see we haven't made much progress on it as far as treatments. But I'd bet if I went to Target for an hour and then went and got an EEG I'd absolutely test positive. Might have to schedule one. The question is... what then? Wish there was a less intense epilepsy medication that would help me out.

It may sound useless philosophizing but I wonder

• is there even a single person with diagnosed strabismus who is capable of utilizing a modern electronic device, let's say, a Samsung S10 that knocks me down in a few seconds?
• is there a single individual who suffers from epilepsy who can use a recent smartphone? I tried to search literature and I bumped into People with epilepsy can benefit from smartphone apps to manage their condition. Not a proof of anything but a bit confusing...

I would bet my dollar on yes. I think medical doctors in the respective fields should know the statistics.

screenjunky I tested negative for epilepsy. So the only thing I ever found, and that ever helped, is heterophoria and the treatment. If anyone needs, write me a message or email and Ill help with your self diagnosis. Once I can provide some network of good professionals, Ill share it here.

AGI it was default. They didnt let me use any device.

I did this test. I do not have epilespy.

Which specialist would you go if you suspected to be photosensitive?

AGI A competent neurologist, but that's easier said then done

anyone have experience with the new home eeg kits? _$500