I assume most people here are heavy users of technology, which these days means many devices with rechargeable batteries. I've noticed that I get terrible headaches when I'm in the same room with a device while it's charging. It could be a phone, tablet, laptop, or even a battery for power tools. I would describe the feeling as a kind of clenching in my brain. I've gone so far as to request a desktop rather than a laptop for work in order to cope with this.
I've talked to my doctor, but he was baffled. We did a standard screening for epilepsy but found nothing.
Needless to say, this is very distressing. I realize no one here will be able to offer medical advice, but I guess I'm hoping someone out there might be experiencing the same thing. I'm also interested to know if anyone knows of any relevant research into the health effects of charging batteries.
Thanks.
If psychosomatic, then good luck.
I presume that your desktop computer has a metal case and typically desktop power supplies also have their own metal case. So if the desktop doesn't bother you, then it suggests that the double Faraday cage effect is working for you.
It would appear that you are either reacting to the super-audio whine of switched-mode chargers or possibly even the high frequency EMF radiation. Both sources are known to cause distress in some persons.
Personally, I sleep far better by not having any electronics in the bedroom and even switch-off power outlets near the bed. In the days of CRTs I used to be bothered by screen flicker. I could only tolerate Sun workstation monitors and some high-end Sony screens - all running at 75+Hz refresh rates.
people are suggesting a blind test, I say, do a triple blind test.
ps. depending on the charger and the equipment I was able to hear it charging when I was young. but it is more likely to be because of how old equipments were and my family has a historic of hearing very high frequencies from almost any electrical equipment.