http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.html traineo forum thread - Headache after excercise? Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:19:44 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlwhat i like most about the elixer is there is no sugar, and 10 calories per tablet. I think a bottle of Gatorade has about 150 calories and a small fraction of the electrolytes contained in the elixer tablet. At $10/12 tablets, the elixer is cheaper and doesn't pack on all those extra calories. When you need the calories and sugar as fuel, great, but if you just need the electrolytes to avoid a headache and you don't want to counter your workout by packing on more calories, the e...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 23 Sep 2008 17:19:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlMy friend had that earlier this season. She found that drinking some Gatorade or similar during a workout really helped her. Not sure if it was the electrolytes or the sugar, but try it out if you think you'll benefit.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlFor anyone who is still reading this, go to EMS (or online) and order the Camel Back "elixer." Its a hydration tablet packed with electrolytes and designed to hydrate people on long hikes/camping. I take one now before my runs, and I am once again able to do longer distances whenever I want without getting those damned effort headaches. I guess after three years these headaches were caused by dehydration, but no amount of water was going to hydrate me without the proper electrolytes in...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 23 Sep 2008 16:21:54 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlI get exertional headaches. I pop a few ibuprofen and eat a banana after working out. Also, staying super-hydrated helps.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 10 Jun 2008 19:41:04 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmli used to get migraine headaches after tennis or weight lifting. it started in college. a few years later i learned about the harmful arthritis causing nightshade foods and eliminated them from my diet. that eliminated 90% of my headaches and occassional asthma like conditions i could get. basically try avoiding eating all potatoes other than sweet potatoes, all peppers but black pepper, this includes bell peppers, hot peppers, paprika, avoid eggplant and tomatoes as well as cigarrette smok...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 10 Jun 2008 16:17:54 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlI usually have this problem when I push myself a little bit too hard, like in soccer. I tried drinking lots of water before and after, didn't help much. Now when I get home, especially after a morning game, I have a big breakfast asap after showering. Lots of honey and jam and bread, tends to prevent headaches for me....http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlWed, 28 May 2008 05:50:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlI do to. But the reason I get them is because when it starts to burn or get harder in the exercise, i tend to clench my jaw really hard and don't even realize it.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_1.htmlTue, 08 Apr 2008 03:19:14 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI would get headaches as well after working out. I then started upping my water intake and no longer have that problem.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlMon, 07 Apr 2008 18:47:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI am 24 and have always been very active, played basketball and volleyball, rode 3 horses a day all through high school, then in college started running and would log around 30-40 miles a week, sometimes more. I'm not sure exactly when they started, but maybe my Sr. year of undergrad I started to get really really bad headaches after my long runs (10+ miles). I started running with more water and eating alot more protein and carbs before and after the runs, but the headaches always showed u...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlSun, 06 Apr 2008 18:54:24 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlQuoting: schmeldingI never got the scan done. .... So, here's the moral of the story: Consult your doctor. Wait, so you went to the doctor and disregarded his advice, then the moral of your story is to go the doctor anyway? That's not exactly the best parable I've ever heard.... ...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 21:44:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlhi , i'm new here .my problems with headache after exercising ( which now includes even walking for more than 30 mins!) , are almost identical to Steves.....curious to know if you've made any progress? regards, simonhttp://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlSat, 16 Feb 2008 15:37:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmloh, forgot to mention...no caffiene (no coffee/soda/etc)http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2007 04:22:13 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI too have been experiencing/investigating this issue for about 6-8 months. My headaches are caused only by cardio and don't arise until several hours after a workout. I've been working out for 25+ years, running for the past 8. Beginning last summer I started getting pretty severe headaches a few to several hours after cardio. My typical cardio was running, either on the treadmill or outside, for 5 miles, 3 days a week, at a 7:30min/mile pace. I've run faster and slower an...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2007 04:18:50 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlWhenever I would do cardio before I had my morning coffee, I would get a really bad headache. I make sure to have a cup in the morning before I get to the gym. I should probably just give it up altogether but for now I'll just do without the headache.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 27 Feb 2007 15:57:51 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlQuoting: ilostmydrinkWhen you strain, the muscles in your neck constrict. This impedes airflow, and could be what is causing your headaches. The hot bath (if you feel like it truly helps) also fits well into this: when objects heat up, they expand. Thus, the throughput for oxygen in your neck is able to expand and relax. Cervicogenic headaches are due to poor posture and muscle imbalances. When you strain at your neck a few things can happen. Constricting your airflow is due more to posture...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 27 Feb 2007 02:37:30 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHere's my side of the story. While you're exercising, it can be a common problem to be tensing your head and neck that it develops into a tension headache later in the day. Sometimes in a more severe case it can be acutely onset around the 7th or 8th rep during weight training. I think that your problem is due to tension/exertion headache's. The reason why you only get them occasionally when you're on your bike is that more of the stress is put on your lower half, the b...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:13 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI should have done a search before posting this topic. I've started getting headaches when doing high-rep squats, and it turns out that effort-exertional headaches are not that uncommon. They affect about 1% of the population and are mostly benign, though painful. @Rebecca: If you rule out hydration and food intake (and it sounds like you have) then you probably suffer from this. It's usually worse when lifting weights, as you've pointed out. See a doctor as soon as you c...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlMon, 26 Feb 2007 22:33:28 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlMake sure you are breathing properly while working out. It is very inportant to breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. This will also help you have a more effective fat burning workout. If you don't breath properly you wont take in enough oxygen. This WILL cause headaches.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlMon, 26 Feb 2007 19:28:43 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHi, this is common (used to happen to me too) and you should probably see a doctor if the headaches do not go away. I know that for me, I was very headache prone until I got off of chemical birth control.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlWed, 31 Jan 2007 22:09:19 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlRebecca J Do you happen to have Rosacea? I have similar symptoms and have wondered if it could be correlated with the Rosacea I have. Rosacea does not usually affect people until middle age -- so if you are younger, you don't likely have it.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 30 Jan 2007 18:29:13 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.html@ Rebecca: Hi! Many variables may factor into your headache situation. As listed in many previous posts, I will not re-list the benefits and amounts of being fully hydrated and having enough energy consumption throughout the day to support moderate to heavy exercise conditions. One thing not mentioned (I read the posts, but I make mistakes! Sorry if I didn't catch this in a previous post!) is that you may have a lack of oxygen in your blood. Usually a headache will develop fairly ...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 23 Jan 2007 07:48:48 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI'm new here, so I'm a bit nervous about commenting, but no-one's mentioned the type of headaches I get, so I thought I'd pitch in. I carry all my stress and tension in my neck, so it tends to be really tight. If I'm not very careful with my neck and shoulders when I work out, I get screaming headaches, especially if I've taken a 'break' from working out and am just starting up again after a few weeks away. I used to call them 'sit-up headache...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 23 Jan 2007 06:24:24 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlMandy and Sarah's right. From my experience and knowledge headaches are the first signs of dehydration. Followed by tunnel vision and cramping. Make sure you're drinking enough throughout the day. An average person can drink their weight in ounces of water and other fluids in a day. Try that and see how it works for you....http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 23 Jan 2007 04:35:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI get headaches from working out. The reason it happens to me is because I have a heart problem. They havnt 100% found out what is wrong but if my heart rate goes over 200 when I am working out I will get a headache. I would go to your doctor and explain whats going on and see what he/she says.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 23 Jan 2007 04:28:03 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI used to get these all the time after playing basketball. I found if you take a short break/change of shift during your workout and eat a mandarin or something else fairly sweet you generally feel better. I hope it helps!http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlSat, 20 Jan 2007 17:03:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlYou more than likely need to drink more water. Your body will dehydrate while you are working out and it will give you a headache as well as make you feel more exhausted than you would had you drank water before working out. I would suggest drinking about 32 oz preworkout and the same after. You'll feel better then....http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlSat, 20 Jan 2007 16:45:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI get blinding headaches after eating soy or eggs. I have a number of food allergies, and different allergens cause different physical symptoms. Diagnosing my food allergies was neither easy nor cheap, but eliminating problem foods has changed my life in good ways.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlWed, 17 Jan 2007 19:43:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI'm with Mandy on this one -- I know I get headaches a lot, both when I'm working out and just in general, and I'm pretty sure that the culprit is dehydration. On days you're going to work out, I suggest doubling your normal water intake and seeing if the headaches start to fade. Good luck! ...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlWed, 17 Jan 2007 11:57:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHi I've had this before and I think it's just due to blood pressure and getting used to the exercise. You must drink plenty of fluids and do not overdue exercises above shoulder level. Try this, it may helphttp://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 23:26:25 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHi Rebecca - that's interesting. Perhaps this happens when you're closer to your Anaerobic Threshold during your workouts? (some stuff on this half way down this page: URL) If you do think it's serious, as Paul suggested, probably best to see a doc just in case.http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 22:49:17 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlThanks for the suggestions. I don't always eat before, though I do always eat soon after I exercise. I make an effort to eat a lot of protein. (I used to be a vegetarian, but a few months ago I began eating meat again, so I've probably been getting more protein than I used to.) Alasdair, it does depend on the type of workout. Weight bearing exercises (like running) give me much worse headaches than biking, for example....http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 22:42:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHi Rebecca, Without telling you my entire life's story, let share something that might be relevant. Growing up I used to get headaches playing in the Arizona sun. They never went away as I got older. In college I worked in home construction, home painting and some other outdoor jobs that I wasn't very good at because I had to stop too often. The migraine-level headaches were too much and I could no longer do labor jobs. I tried much of what has been recommended here, plus I tried...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 19:52:25 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlHi Rebecca - Perhaps it's something to do with blood sugar levels? Along the same lines as Tigerlily's suggestion above, are you making sure you eat pretty soon after your workout? Also, do you find that the type of workout has an effect? Anaerobic exercise, hard running, intervals and heavy lifting sometimes give me a headache....usually eating pretty soon after does seem to help a lot....http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 18:48:45 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlare you taking protein supplements?http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 18:42:53 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlDo you eat enough?http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 18:24:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlI tend to get a headache after I exercise. Almost always when I run outside, sometimes when I do elliptical or other cardio machines at the gym, and only occasionally when I bike (outside). It never happens while I'm exercising - the headache develops about 4 or 5 hours after I have finished exercising. I always make sure to drink plenty (but not too much) water during and after exercise. I bought new shoes, thinking maybe that would help, but it hasn't. Does anyone have any...http://www.traineo.com/9_998_0.htmlTue, 16 Jan 2007 16:51:43 +0000