Regular headaches after training

[Mets]

So I've been noticing this for a while. After a hard session in the saddle, I get these insane (like migrane) headaches. What is weird, is that it takes about two or more hours for the pain to start. I don't feel strange on the bike, I get off and start to relax and then after some time, I can feel it sneak up on me. Sometimes I manage to stop it in time by taking a couple of Panado's or whatever, but other times, like last night, I wake up with this throbbing pain that feels like my scull shrunk about two sizes.

 

I also train in the gym and run sometimes, but haven't had these headaches from either, even after quite intense workouts.

 

I initially thought that it might be the supplements, but I've had these with 32Gi, Cytomax and regular water.

 

Any thoughts

[DJ84]

I also get headaches a few hours after a ride but not as bad as what you experience.

 

I believe mine is from the jolting from rough terrain or/and strain on my neck.

Im hoping a bit of training can sort out my issues.

[MTBer wannabee]

what is your liquid intake during the ride. It could be caused from Dehydration

[Seeker911]

Neck strain or dehydration. one of these.

[Li Mu Bai]

Get yourself checked out. Could be fatigue related. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. also, plan your training properly, by building up your fitness over a period of time and not jumping into really hard sessions for which you are not adequately conditioned for. puts a lot of strain on your system.

edit: as said above, dehydration could also be a factor. you should be taking in at least 750ml per hour, (more if its really hot)

 

I often suffered 'silent' migranes in the past where my left eye would black out totally for 10-20 mins and then slowly recover. This was especially whilst a student and doing long projects late at night, days on end. Nowadays, enough sleep = problem solved, (after scans and med checks revealed nothing wrong.)

Edited September 4, 2012 by Li Mu Bai

[divernick]

Part dehydration, part neck, back and shoulder strain.

 

I used to get these same headaches but with more training they eventually subside.

 

Or gym to improve upper back/neck strength should help.

 

And drink loads of water while riding and a good electrolyte replacement immediately after.

[Mojoman]

what is your liquid intake during the ride. It could be caused from Dehydration

I was about to ask how much water do you drink.

[Lucky Luke.]

I used to get those after long rides, or hard rides over 2 hours. Went away after a while. I assumed it was dehydration or something related.

[Wannabe]

I also use to get these headaches a few hours after a hard / long session, exactly like you've described..

Changed my "mix" to 32Gi, and since then it does not happen anymore. I used to make sure I hydrated properly whilst on the bike, and immediately after I finished. Did not matter how fit I was, the headaches happened. Since I've been using the 32Gi, I'm good.

Suspect it might have had something to do with a drop in Blood Sugar (I had my Sugar Levels tested, was fine)

Have a look at what you use to Hydrate with, problem might be there.

[Wheelsuck]

Hydration and Sugar Levels and u need to eat after a ride should eliminate it but if this persist see a Dr.

[DJ84]

My nutrition and hydration are good during and after a ride.

I used to get them and they went away after riding for a while,

stopped ridding for a year and now that im getting back on im getting them again.

 

Think i need to ride smoother lines

[zeabre]

Same here, but mine due to low bloodsugar. As long as I eat soon after a tough long ride, I'm fine. If I forget, it's halo time and vision blurred...too late then. The other long shot may be your glasses...eyestrain which will cause the headaches.

[The Ghost]

I get em too and they can last the whole day, even with medication.

I used to get them everyday (even when not riding) and after some searching and specialists etc I discovered it had to do with my neck muscles among others; so now when I get it riding I'm pretty sure its because of the bend in my neck for long periods.

[Help.Me.]

drink 1 liter vloeistof voor jy ry kyk of dit beter raak.......

[Breezer]

Ek het diesefde simptome gehad. Neem net meer vloeistof in. Jy sweet baie meer as wat jy dink, veral as jy hard oefen.

[Zatek]

I used to get them as well. I drink 1 Rehydrate before the event, make sure I take enough liquid during the race and after another 1 or 2 Hydrate depends on the race and temp.