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| Endurance-Induced Migraine (Read 344 times) |
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posted: 1/23/2008 at 11:36 PM |
| Does anyone else suffer from endurance-induced migraines? I'm training for a marathon and having such a hard time with migraines. Everytime my long run gets longer or do a 5k where I really push myself, I'm destroyed for the rest of the day. I end up having to take triptans, which slow my running down for the following two days after also. I refuse to give up and wish there was something I could do. My neurologist suggested taking aspirin before running, but it hasn't given me much relief. Just wondering if anyone has a similar situation... Thanks! |
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posted: 1/24/2008 at 2:09 PM |
I get them during long runs-my triggers seem to be existing sinus pressure and hunger (or at least eating and a decongestant makes the migraine go away w/in an hour)...my last one was on a 14 miler out and back run...got the migraine at mile 7-ran in pain and puking for the 7 miles home (it hurt just as bad to walk, so I figured at least if I was running I would make it home sooner!). Every body has a different trigger I think-but if I find I have severe sinus pressure before a run-I will take a decongestant with me on my run just in case (my neti pot cures it most days though). I also have realized I get the visual aura about an hour before the severe pain sets in-that's when I take the decongestant and thankfully the pain never comes...
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posted: 1/24/2008 at 7:22 PM |
| As I mentioned in the link Trent provided, I've found that mine are due to dehydration. Do you keep a headache log? I started one to help me pinpoint some of my triggers and by eliminating a lot of them, I've really been able to manage them better. |
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Chris345 |
posted: 1/25/2008 at 4:17 PM
modified: 1/25/2008 at 4:29 PM |
Quote from Trent on 1/24/2008 at 1:04 PM:
Will Diet Coke do the same or is the sugar part of the solution?
This is interesting. I've had visual aura's but didn't realize I was also getting other indicators as well. caffeine and Ibuprofen seems to help me a little, so I'm wondering if mine are caused by over hydration.
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 2:26 PM |
| Yes~I do! This make me feel a little better, because I was afraid there was something wrong with me! I noticed though that I get the headaches when the weather is really hot or I push myself really hard. I considered going to a neurologist, but my regular doctor advised against it. All that I have heard from any website, doctor, or other information source is that it is caused by dehydration. One good thing that I have found that works is any kind of energy gel, and a powder with endurolytes that you can mix in your water. I particulary like the taste of Hammer gel, and I eat a gel before a workout and take an extra one for the road if I know I am going to be pushing it hard that day. I have found these two things really help alot. |
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 3:25 PM |
| Fluid + Caffeine + Sugar + Carbonation = what ya need. |
| It's all fun and games until the flying monkeys attack. |
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posted: 1/28/2008 at 7:24 AM |
| I found lots of water, or diluted sports drink and regular trips to a chiropractor seem to help. |
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