Posted by Jon (205.188.197.161) on August 13, 2000 at 07:19:58:
In Reply to: Exercise Induced Migraines??? posted by Bootsy on February 15, 2000 at 15:19:12:
I have tried to explain my migraines for 10 years. I started getting them when I was 24. By 25 I had seen a specialist and changed my diet. I have yet to find a drug that works for me, most cause rebounds and just stretch out the migraine. Always, they last four hours and are intense. I grew up playing tennis and other sports but never had a problem till my mid 20's. Almost all of my migraines have come from over exertion and or a combination of exposure to bright sunlight. Over time I gave up on the traditional exercise and gym workouts, because any moderately intense aerobic workout would bring on a migraine. I stopped playing tennis alltogether. It's unfotunate, because exercise has always been a part of my life and a part of my self esteem. The solution may be just a more moderate and well paced exercise program, however, it's hard to change style, I am a competetive person and tend to get a bit carried away. Doctor's have suggested taking certain drugs prior to any heavy activity, but I hate to use drugs. Anyway, in conclusion, I can attest to the fact that exercise can induce migraines, and I believe these are differant from the classic exertion headaches caused by sex,powerlifting,etc. My own research reveals that the classic exertion headache lasts a short beriod of time after an intense episode. My migraines are classic with an aura that will come on after aerobic exercise.