Comments on: Suffer from constant headaches?

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:55:18 +0000

I find that getting my heart rate over 130 for 20 minutes nearly always relieves headache pain, and nearly always prevents an ordinary headache from morphing into a full blown migraine.

To start may be pure agony, but I have found that I am nearly always rewarded when I push past the initial acute discomfort.

By: Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Angie (Losing It and Loving It) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:33:21 +0000

WOW Cindy, I am sorry to hear about your constant headaches. I sure hope they find something that works for you soon.

Pat, thanks, it’s odd and I thought I was the only one it worked for but glad to hear it helps you too. Never thought to jump on the rebounder when I get one. I’ll do that for sure.

By: Pat Evans

Pat Evans — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:49:54 +0000

Yes, I get tension and sinus headaches and I have also found that exercising does help - especially when I use my rebounder. Excellent info!! Pat Evans's last blog post..Stop Gaining Weight – The Single Most Effective Way

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:23:06 +0000

First, I apologize for this reply being so long.
I followed this link from Lynn Terry’s SSWT Forum > Angie Newton’s Monday Motivators. I started getting migraines in 2004 after several rounds of spinal injections for a back injury. The last time I went I was getting four nerve blocks. The first three went fine, but the last one didn’t. I told him it wasn’t numb. He said it was numb because he just numbed it. I told him it didn’t feel right, and it took forever for the medication vial to empty. He even had me roll over on my side, the gravity thing. Then he showed me a fluoroscope and said it was in textbook perfect position. It didn’t help my back at all. Then “Dr. Anesthesiologist” wanted to do a nerve ablation (look it up). I told him I was having bad migraines. To which he said, “I’m not treating you for headaches, I’m treating your back problem.” I canceled the day of the nerve ablation procedure and told the nurse, if my back hurt as bad as my head after he did that procedure I was going to blow my head off and I didn’t want to take that chance. So, I started going to a neurologist and began taking migraine preventative medication that makes me dumb as a fence post, but it helps the headaches. At that time I couldn’t exercise because I couldn’t even walk. LOL But, I was also having migraines that lasted for three weeks. At the same time I was visiting colleges with my youngest daughter.
Now, I take Imitrex 100mg with a caffeine drink like coffee or Coke and take a nap. When I get migraines with aura’s and sound sensitivity, sunglasses and earplugs are my saviors, but that’s inside the house. I’ve had three migraines since Oct. 1 already, but I’m also trying to wean off the preventative medications. I’m almost there.
I’ve never thought about exercising when I get a migraine. Never thought I could. Next time I’ll try a walk around the block.

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:17:48 +0000

It’s a quick and natural way to see if it will help with headaches. Can’t guarantee it will but it doesn’t hurt to try. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

By: kailani

kailani — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:01:52 +0000

I always have headaches. Maybe this could be the answer! kailani's last blog post..The Fresh Beat Band

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:45:10 +0000

Yes, Jan the first steps are the hardest but once I get going the headache dissipates. I can’t believe how much better I feel.

Thanks Val!

Hi Mike! BP is good. Like I mentioned, I personally try not to take any meds but rather exercise first but thanks for the recommendation.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:10:43 +0000

Have you checked your blood pressure? Exercising causes blood vessels to dilate allowing more blood to flow and decreasing the blood pressure.Medines such as Migral achieve the same objective without exercise but can leave you feeling yucky. I suffered for years with headaches as did my father. (possibly hereditary) anyhow, I have found that half a Migral when I feel a headache coming on stops the migraines I used to have and have so far had 3 months of relatively pain free existance. This almost eliminating the need for asprin based tablets which you can become addicted to.

By: Val

Val — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:53:08 +0000

The typical stress of the day builds up and there is just no outlet anymore. Most of us have heard of "fight or flight", headaches can be the effect of no action on that. Our adrenaline is completely built up with no outlet. Glad that it helps your headaches usually. I am thankful I rarely get headaches. I'm a big baby when it comes to them. lol Val's last blog post..Power of Antioxidants

By: Jan Ferrante - Queen of KAOS

Jan Ferrante - Queen of KAOS — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:18:47 +0000

I never would have thought of this! I do find that drinking water helps sometimes. Next time I get a headache I'll try going for a bike ride or walk (I don't have an eliptical unfortunately) The first few steps must be the hardest! Jan Ferrante - Queen of KAOS's last blog post..Raw Mom Summit Calls Free Access