I get these heat-induced headaches you're talking about. When it begins, there's no turning back until I sleep it off or go to the walk-in clinic for narcotic relief. If I am careful though, and do not overheat in the sun, I rarely get one now. I walked today (I live in Florida) and procrastinated as the morning (cooler) hours ticked by, so I went out after the temp rose above 80 degrees. I know better. Fortunately, I have learned I MUST wear a hat in the Florida sun, if I'm out walking, so although I can feel the beginning of one, I am in much better shape than if I had not.
I can almost feel my blood vessels dilating when I am out in the heat too long exerting myself. Be careful! I used to run 12 miles in the heat in my 20's and felt so invincible. Now that I'm 47, I can't do anything in the sun unless it's cool enough. That's just the way it is for me. Once I had my first migraine, my blood vessels in my head seem primed for any opportunity to manifest.
Drink lots and lots of water. I've even stuck my whole head in a sink full of ice water, which was painful at the time, but worked. Other times, it didn't work. I'll try anything to prevent going for a shot of demerol (sp?) at the walk-in clinic. Sometimes, after not having one for a while, I'll wrongfully assume that I must be cured and I make the mistake of crossing that line.
Again, lots of water, before, during and after being out in the heat. Cool down when you get done exercising, etc., and stay out of high heat and humidity if you're a sufferer. Don't lay down if you're feeling too hot. That seems to make my headache hang on too long. Moving helps me.
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I get these heat-induced headaches you're talking about. When it begins, there's no turning back until I sleep it off or go to the walk-in clinic for narcotic relief. If I am careful though, and do not overheat in the sun, I rarely get one now. I walked today (I live in Florida) and procrastinated as the morning (cooler) hours ticked by, so I went out after the temp rose above 80 degrees. I know better. Fortunately, I have learned I MUST wear a hat in the Florida sun, if I'm out walking, so although I can feel the beginning of one, I am in much better shape than if I had not.
I can almost feel my blood vessels dilating when I am out in the heat too long exerting myself. Be careful! I used to run 12 miles in the heat in my 20's and felt so invincible. Now that I'm 47, I can't do anything in the sun unless it's cool enough. That's just the way it is for me. Once I had my first migraine, my blood vessels in my head seem primed for any opportunity to manifest.
Drink lots and lots of water. I've even stuck my whole head in a sink full of ice water, which was painful at the time, but worked. Other times, it didn't work. I'll try anything to prevent going for a shot of demerol (sp?) at the walk-in clinic. Sometimes, after not having one for a while, I'll wrongfully assume that I must be cured and I make the mistake of crossing that line.
Again, lots of water, before, during and after being out in the heat. Cool down when you get done exercising, etc., and stay out of high heat and humidity if you're a sufferer. Don't lay down if you're feeling too hot. That seems to make my headache hang on too long. Moving helps me.
Blessings my friend.
June 19, 2009 - 9:22amDana
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