8/6/07 #5 - Six Migraines a month, plus after workouts?

Full Question:
I have suffered from migraines for almost 30 years. The headaches are less severe, but I still get about 6 every month. I also get a migraine a couple of hours after a good workout or when I race (running). I feel fine then about 2 hours afterwards I start to feel the pain. I am a fairly good runner. I don't want to give up working out. Do you have any suggestions?

Answer:

Hello;

With six Migraines a month, you're absolutely a candidate for preventive medications. Have you discussed preventives or the post-exercise Migraines with your doctor? Exercise can trigger exertional headaches or exertional Migraines. It's difficult to suggest much because you've not given us much information. What do you take for your Migraines? Talk to your doctor about the possibility of taking something before your work out.

Good luck,
John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert

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