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Headaches caused by physical exertion?

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john86336
john86336

I have been suffering from headaches along the front of my head when doing physical activity (i.e. manual labor/shoveling dirt, moving rocks). I drink a lot of fluids (water and coffee) prior to the headaches brought on by the manual labor. I am in my early 50's, have worked out nearly everyday lifting weights and cardio for the past 25 years, am not overweight and consider myself to be in excellent shape. I do not get the headaches when working out, just when bending, shoveling etc... I also have low/normal BP of 110/70 and a pulse of 58. I am hoping someone can help me out with a suggestion or tip.  Thx

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  • eric_66715
    eric_66715 john86336

    Posted

    John did you ever have any injuries to your head sounds like there is pressure somewhere when you do  physical labor try to leave out coffee for a week
    • john86336
      john86336 eric_66715

      Posted

      No prior head injuries that I can think of. I do like my coffee, though I only have a couple of cups in the AM. I was thinking it was possibly from not drinking enough water but I've increased that and i still gte the headaches. Quitting coffee is tough to swallow but I may give it a try if that's what it takes. Thx
    • wendy80842
      wendy80842 john86336

      Posted

      Do a little research about what amounts of liquids are healthiest, it is possible to OVER hydrate, too.
  • wendy80842
    wendy80842 john86336

    Posted

    The way you describe your head pain sounds quite like something I experience. In my case it's the direct result of having had brain surgery in 2012. My surgeon said that I was feeling the effects of hydrocephalus, I said that it felt like my brain was being crushed, apparently it is. When I'm teetering on the brink of another round of hydrocephalus, I find that any bending forward and then quickly righting myself causes very intense head pain.
    • john86336
      john86336 wendy80842

      Posted

      Your pain sounds worse than what I experience, although I do experience the headaches oftentimes when I get up quickly. Unlike the normal tension headache the pain does go away after I lay down for 5-10 minutes even without any over the counter meds. I will do some research into hydrocephalus and see what I find. Thank you.
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