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Suffering Benefiting from mature onset exercise addiction and low aerobic endorphin release threshold. Hoping there is no cure.
Well, today was the first time I got a migraine while I wasn't running-so there goes my long run induced theory (in this post). Previously my triggers were high pressure, no food, long run, little water---the 3 other times I have had a migraine all these triggers were present. Today I got the auras prior to my run (therefore, I didn't run-running does not help mine-oh no). The last 2 migraines I treated with food/water/decongestant and that seems to do the trick with cutting down the duration. Today I took a decongestant as soon as I got the auras, and though I never got the severe pain and puking, I have been down all day feeling just terrible.
I was dehydrated (had maybe 20 oz of combined liquids yesterday-coffee, water, soda, etc.)...so maybe dehydration has been my trigger all along and I just didn't realize it?
Bummer... I thought I had found a new remedy
Easy - just don't stop running (think Forrest Gump)
i'm lucky enough to usually only get milder ones. usually my head pounds, and often my stomach feels upside-down. the odd time i notice blurry vision before one.
i find triggers to be: staring at a bright light for too long (sometimes even computer screens), low sugar (like after a hard run, or if i miss a snack/meal, esp. before run), and overtiredness.
usually when i get one i find going in a dark room helps, eating sugar/caffeine (go figure...), and ibuprofen help. (ik trent, ibuprofen bad)
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It is called a scintillating scotoma, y'all.
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Poor baby
I'm certain I'll remember that term when I can't see.
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I get migraines easily when running too, but usually, it's triggered by dehydration. So i make it a point to drink lots of water.
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