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Can a cluster headache be caused by exercise

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Hi , I am a 46 year old male and believe that I have started to have cluster headaches . All the symptoms are as listed here and the past few weeks have been the worst of my life trying to work and manage the intensity of pain . I am waiting on some results from the doctor to rule out other concerns but he asked me what has changed recently , The only thing I have been doing differently is alot of exercise and trying to lose weight by taking daily or exercise every other day on my cross trainer . If I am honest , I have probably been over doing it as its my first real exercise for a number of years !! The X trainer is located in my garage which gets very warm and I have been wearing quite a few layers in order to sweat as much and help with the calories and fat burn . I read that excessive heat or temperature rises can contribute so would appreciate any comments or thoughts on this . Many thanks and regards

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  • meriwetherlewis
    meriwetherlewis

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    I think the exact cause of cluster headaches is unknown, but abnormalities in the hypothalamus likely play a role. Cluster attacks usually occur with clocklike regularity during a 24-hour day, and the cycle of cluster periods often follows the seasons of the year.Unlike migraine and tension headache, cluster headache generally isn't associated with triggers, such as foods, hormonal changes or stress.

    • Klusterhed
      Klusterhed meriwetherlewis

      Posted

      Never had this clockwork regularity.  My attacks at night are triggered by REM sleep - once I'm dreaming, an attack will start, regardless of the time. During the day: totally random. Alcohol - guaranteed CH attack trigger. Cluster heads don't touch booze at all during a bout.

  • arr83873
    arr83873

    Posted

    Hi, see my post with the first question this forum.
  • Klusterhed
    Klusterhed Revive

    Posted

    Most CHers are too tired to try exercise!  CH attacks every hour at night for a couple of months... Sorry, it can be a trigger for an attack but when CHers are in bout the last thing we think of doing is exercise.

     

  • jeremy191265
    jeremy191265 Revive

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    Hi when I'm going though a cluster exercise definitely serves as a trigger , probably on basis of rise in temperature and blood pressure. Other triggers I have when in a cluster - booze, sleeping in the day /lie ins, stress , to much sun and heat . The other thing to watch out for is too many imigran shots. I get up to 6 headaches a day when at peak and the ironic thing is that the more medication I take, although relieving pain in the short term ,  cause  the clusters to go on longer than  they use to before I started the medication. Try and use Oxygen as much as you can but get to it quick..if I don't get to the O2 within a couple of mins of the start of the attack then I'm buggered. Oh yes one other thing..I get so stressed during clusters about the thought of my next headache that this stress causes more headaches - havw a good cry /scream and that really helps. Hope this has helped you 
    • fillem
      fillem jeremy191265

      Posted

      Been a CH host over 10yrs. Read up loads on them. Your answer is spot on. Never knew bout the triptans either, so thanks for that info too. Best regards Phil
  • Annie70672
    Annie70672 Revive

    Posted

    Hi,I am suffering from Cluster headaches too.If I have a panadol just when CH is about to start, I can get rid of it in a very short while...say within 15 to 20 mins.

    I am also interested to know if there are any exercises which could help with the pain.Thanks

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