Headaches after riding

[Furbz]

i also suffer from this.

the norm is 2x panado after a ride (not good practice!)

 

i have changed my helmet and that seemed to help a bit.

i also wear prescription sunnies, might be that the prescription is not right anymore...

 

will be following this thread closely

[Niel1]

I had the same thing! Use Sports Re-Hydrate, it worked for me.

 

Some may also call it tension headaches.

[Karinvdw]

Had the same problem for years. After most rides I will have a headache and after all races it was guarranteed for at least 2 days. I did the following, and I don't think I have had a single panado since last years Joberg2c:

 

1. Went for a proper bike-fit (did BG fit, but sure any of ther other will be as good);

2. I changed my diet and included a lot more fat and less carbs. Did most of it based on the LCHF diet, but maybe not as strict.

3. Most important of all, I started training without any energy drink/power bars/gels. Just water and for longer rides salami sticks or droe wors. I also stopped cycling in groups and started training on my own, pacing myself to what my body was telling me. It is now a year later and I regularly do marathons such as Sabie, Baberton, Magalies Monster ect and I do not suffer from headaches any longer. I also stopped using protein drinks after riding and rather have good solid food.

 

I also ensure that I drink plenty water, and after a hard session or race I drink Rehydrate.

 

Maybe some of this will work for you?

 

Good luck.

[Joe Low]

Just for interest as OP is asking about headaches after riding; i got them during riding when i was on statins. Usually it was after putting in an effort and then they'd last several hours.

[TALUS]

I doubt that the answer lies in dehydration - surely he dehydrates on the IDT as well. A scarce condition where you get vascular type headaches (similar to migraine) has been described. This would be from the extreme extension of the neck when riding low in a racing position. It is normal to sit slightly more upright when you are indoors because the wind plays no role. A good setup could help but ultimately you may have to change your position and maybe look at your helmet as well as your sunnies on your temples.

[Paul Ruinaard]

Rehidrate post ride. A good drink within 20 minutes of stopping.

 

Also eating protein to stabilize your blood sugars. Nuts/biltong etc.

 

The trusty standby - chocolate milk

[Forthelove]

I may have found the cure for some!

 

I no loner have any sugar drinks or rehydrate with sugars. I don’t drink coke in the race and I only use Zero hydrate pills. I don’t have sugars after either. I have bananas and date balls , water and my Zero hyradtion pills. NO SUGAR , I also cut out all cream, milk,butter and dairy products the day before and for a few hours after. This reduces chances of sines headaches.

 

I am cured!!!!! I nearly died from the pain. PLEASE TRY THIS.

[Dexter-morgan]

My wife suffered from this as well, even after an hour spinning session, then one day She Tried BCAA during wok outs - and it helped, Try it is is quite cheap as well.

[Edereese]

i also suffer from this.

the norm is 2x panado after a ride (not good practice!)

 

i have changed my helmet and that seemed to help a bit.

i also wear prescription sunnies, might be that the prescription is not right anymore...

 

will be following this thread closely

 

Two panado/ gen pain before the ride also does wonders. 

[Paul Ruinaard]

I may have found the cure for some!

 

I no loner have any sugar drinks or rehydrate with sugars. I don’t drink coke in the race and I only use Zero hydrate pills. I don’t have sugars after either. I have bananas and date balls , water and my Zero hyradtion pills. NO SUGAR , I also cut out all cream, milk,butter and dairy products the day before and for a few hours after. This reduces chances of sines headaches.

 

I am cured!!!!! I nearly died from the pain. PLEASE TRY THIS.

Quite a thread revival - 4 years.

 

Nutrition science has moved on quite a bit. BTW i have since dumped all sugary drinks and run on Keto drinks - work a charm. No sugar dip after  a ride and recovery and blood sugar much better. These aren't cheap but they work.

[Rocket-Boy]

Two panado/ gen pain before the ride also does wonders. 

I would stay away from the gen payne with riding, there was a thread on the dangers of using it during high intensity exercise. Will see if I can find it but the general idea was that it can wreck your kidneys.

[Paul Ruinaard]

I would stay away from the gen payne with riding, there was a thread on the dangers of using it during high intensity exercise. Will see if I can find it but the general idea was that it can wreck your kidneys.

See V12's posts. You will turn your kidneys in to sieves.

[Eldron]

Two panado/ gen pain before the ride also does wonders. 

 

Don't ever take pain medication when exercising! Ever.

[Zeenat]

Mine was caused by neck/ shoulder tension due to poor bike fit... Now I just stick to powerade ION 4 and that seems to work and the occational rehidrate for very long days in the saddle.

[lechatnoir]

I find I battle with headaches when not hydrating properly, and then for DAYS afterwards... As the label in my old Camelbak read - Hydrate or Die!

[Bateleur1]

This has to be the year of Thread Revivals on the Hub.