Any suggestions for exercize induced migaines? I am already taking 4 preventatives every day.

Hi  Sheryll,

We have a few questions in Ask The Clinican on this very topic.

Preventing exercise triggered Migraines?

Magnesium or other supplements for exercise-triggered Migraines?

Something to keep in mind is when trying new Migraine prevention medications it is important to give them a fair trial. That could take up to three months in some cases for our bodies to adjust to the medications.

Good luck

Nancy

Hi Sheryll - Here's just my personal experience:  My exercise-induced migraines seemed to be related to blood flow in the head.  That is, I would always turn bright red in the face and it seemed like my head was pumping full of blood.  I would take a dose of Fiorinal or Fioricet right after (as soon as I got to the locker room or the car - I think taking it before or during exercise would have thrown off my balance).  I think the effect of the caffeine in those has some relation to blood dilution of vessels in the brain...?  In any effect, in those instances I would usually feel better in about an hour or two.  Also, I would drink a TON of water, but make sure not to throw off my salt content.  I like smartwater (I get it at target) b/c it has electrolytes in it, but just tastes like plain, pure water, not like a flavored sports water.  Best of luck!

Hi, I am in the same boat!:>(   I would warn about taking a extra inderal though, that is one of those drugs that like to be taken on a reg. basis. I take 40mg 3xs a day. Please ask your Dr. about that again.  I manage to walk about 6 blks with my puppy, before I get out of breath, then I head for home.  I have noticed that when I get tooo revved up(per se) I then end up with the headache.  I started with 3 blks...getting better.:>)  But, I did used to roller blade for miles, and ride the bike and just go and go...and now I feel like I am in jail or something.  So I do feel for you.  Those at the gym I was considering, said some have had relief using the pool, but I haven't tried it.  From me to you, I would watch your blood pressure and make a chart, and call your Dr. again about it.  Have you seen a neourologist?