Headache after long rides
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Headache after long rides
Postby brit_in_oz » Fri May 21, 2010 9:56 pm
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Sat May 22, 2010 2:29 am
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Pax » Sat May 22, 2010 6:44 am
+ 1bigfriendlyvegan wrote:Dehydration. Drink regularly and before you're thirsty, even if you don't think you need it.
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You don't reallise how much fluid you lose on a ride. for 70k, I'd strongly recommend being well hydrated before the ride but also drinking throughout the ride.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby AUbicycles » Sat May 22, 2010 7:11 am
One thing you could also try is a gatorade or powerade or something similar directly after the ride - for electrolytes. Helps me from being dead tired.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby trailgumby » Sat May 22, 2010 12:48 pm
One tip is to weigh yourself with all your ride food stuffed into your pockets, and then weigh yourself again afterwards. The weight reduction will be what you're short on in fluids.
I aim for one 750ml bidon per hour. That will go up a lot or down a little with temperature and humidity. For multi-hour mtb rides I take a 3L Camelbak.
For a two hour road ride, one of those bidons will be gatorade, one will be plain water, and I'll carry a gel or two.
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Re: Headache after long rides
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Re: Headache after long rides
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Re: Headache after long rides
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Colin_T » Mon May 24, 2010 1:51 am
I found by sitting up more and using a bike with a more relaxed riding position (like a flatbar or mountain bike) I have much fewer headaches caused by this problem.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby brit_in_oz » Sun May 30, 2010 10:23 pm
Doesnt feel like anything at the back of my head / neck, more the front / top.
Hope that makes some sense - i guess its hard to describe
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Re: Headache after long rides
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby ValleyForge » Mon May 31, 2010 11:04 am
Look up exercise induced headaches, that what it will be. A few blood pressure medications make it worse, but some ibuprofen before riding will usually cure it.
And drink lots. Usually every 30 mins is a good start.
But it's not dehydration. Sorry.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Colin_T » Mon May 31, 2010 7:55 pm
What about alcohol? That absorbs moisture from the body and causes dehydration, which causes a hangover type headache.ValleyForge wrote:Dehydration does not cause headaches. Sorry, that's a great myth, and perpetuated by lots of medical people.
Maybe it is sunstroke, too much time out in the sun and your noggin is getting cooked.
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Re: Headache after long rides
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby brit_in_oz » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:45 pm
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby singlespeedscott » Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:44 pm
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Baldy » Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:47 pm
You can look up the reasons milk is good as an after ride/exercise drink, plus the choc part just makes me feel better and I think its that part of it that cures the bit of throbbing I was getting. Ive got no proof of that its just what I think, I dont eat much chocolate but half a mars bar or something does the same thing in relieving the headache but I much prefer the milk. Plus it has the protein and other goodies you need after exercise.
On the roadie im the same as TG, one mixed drink and one water. 750mm each and Im using them up even now at night, ride time is just under 3hrs with 40kms with the bunch and 30kms getting there and back. Im 180cm and 67kg, so apart from a few cm's I reckon we are a similar shape.
I hope your not lactose intolerant
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Semar » Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:09 pm
It began with sharp, horrible pain in the right groin when I rotated by right leg outwards. It seemed to cause pain in my lower right back. A search containing 'hip pain cycling' threw up this
http://www.bikeradar.com/au/gear/articl ... nts-27605/
I must say that it was almost alarming how accurately it described my condition. In the past I have used Radar's advice on knee pain and cleat and seat position and found it very reliable. This stretch too has me back on the bike.
It was when I looked further down the page to neck pain that an alternative treatment to doses of Ibuprofen, sometimes a full daily allowance, revealed itself. Remarkably, after a 50 km ride, including a tough, steep climb up Kelvin View, no headache! I've only been at it for a week, so I have some way to go, but it's the most promising result in years.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Semar » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:11 am
Strengthening the neck deep flexor muscles works. It's quite strange to feel hammered after a ride, but not have a headache.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby foo on patrol » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:29 am
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby outnabike » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:34 am
You have to watch Ibuprofen if you are suseptable to stomach ulcers.Semar wrote:Having tried everything (Yes the list includes dehydration, stretching, varying position on bike, nutrition, supplements ....) to combat headaches after a hard ride, I hope I can suggest that I've found my issue, its cause and remedy.
It began with sharp, horrible pain in the right groin when I rotated by right leg outwards. It seemed to cause pain in my lower right back. A search containing 'hip pain cycling' threw up this
http://www.bikeradar.com/au/gear/articl ... nts-27605/
I must say that it was almost alarming how accurately it described my condition. In the past I have used Radar's advice on knee pain and cleat and seat position and found it very reliable. This stretch too has me back on the bike.
It was when I looked further down the page to neck pain that an alternative treatment to doses of Ibuprofen, sometimes a full daily allowance, revealed itself. Remarkably, after a 50 km ride, including a tough, steep climb up Kelvin View, no headache! I've only been at it for a week, so I have some way to go, but it's the most promising result in years.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby sogood » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:42 am
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Headache after long rides
Postby Semar » Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:04 pm
As I said originally, I went through a very wide range of attempts at cure. This included prescribed migraine medication (nil effect). Even bought a 'back buddy' for pressure point application. Felt nice. Didn't work.
So it seems the root cause is/was the deep neck flexor muscles. As I get better at doing the exercise, I can feel the muscles involved.
Now I have to get used to the idea of not having headaches. I'm sure I'll cope.
Yet further evidenced that cycling is the antidote for aging.
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Re: Headache after long rides
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