[geeky1]

I don't know if this is advice seeking or more of a rant. I am in a lot of pain right now and not at all happy about it.

I recently (about two months ago) started running again. I love running- good physical results and a huge increase in my mental/emotional well-being. Problem is, I've frequently been getting migraines within a few hours after my run. Once in a while (like tonight) they are so bad I am rendered completely useless- can't see/think straight, nauseated, dizzy, etc. I've tried different things to try to head them off- make sure I stay hydrated, eat properly, don't run when it is really hot out... but there is no consistency. I called my doctor tonight and left him a message. I do NOT want to give up running.

Anyone else deal with this? I'm pretty frustrated right now.

 

[Straya]

My girlfriend has pretty much the same thing. basically when her heart rate gets too high too quick she gets one.

I'll ask her about her meds when she gets home. I think she uses indomethacin as a preventative and raves about how good it is.

Also she's worked out a correlation between red wine and an increased risk of migrane during exercise the next day-this has been the hardest thing for both of us to deal with.

basically she monitors her heart rate and raised it gradually and doesn't get it too high during exercise.

 

[geeky1]

Thanks. I'll ask my doctor about the indomethacin

 

[Sandwich]

I got my first migraine in 10 years (!!!) the other day from doing a crossfit while too dehydrated. I don't have too much advice to give besides make sure that you are properly watered up, and that doesn't mean have a glass of water before your workout...

I wish you the best, migraines are terrible and there are so many triggers.

 

[Straya]

OK showed her your story and she says its pretty damn similar to hers.

Like I said she has been getting very good results with indomethacin as a preventative taken with food about an hour before exercise. She couldn't run or play sport for a while before finding a good doctor and getting the right meds. She also had a few doctors who didn't really take her seriously and it wasn't till she went to a neurologist that it got sorted.

She also carries Sumatriptan tablets with her for the rare occasion that she does feel one coming on she takes this and it really decreases the severity of the migraine.

Good luck with it all.

 

[geeky1]

Thanks for the input. The last couple of times I have taken ibuprofen about 45 minutes before, and slowed down a bit. Seems to help...

 

[Kntr]

Aleve or Ibuprofen 1/2-1 hour before you exercise will work just as well as Indocin. They are all NSAIDs. Just make sure to take them with some food.

 

[ultraNoob]

Dramamine at the earliest symptom. You'll be drowsy to the point of near uselessness, but at least won't be completely usleless.

 

[margam_man]

do u warm down after your run. it is importnat you warm down unless you muscles wont regenerate properley

 

[jking09]

take some alleve before running, also try stretching before you run.