Headaches after riding common?
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Headaches after riding common?
I have recently been having headaches after riding. I usually ride about 40-50 miles when I go and I have not increased my riding intensity recently so I'm not sure what gives. I stay hydrated and I also bring snacks. I have had some dizziness too so I'm a little worried about this. Any suggestions?
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Yes--especially if it's only started recently. But even if it's something that you've been experiencing for decades, ask your doctor about it.
People with mitro-valve prolapse (heart murmur) sometimes experience headaches when they exert themselves over a long period--especially in hot weather. MVP is not a serious problem, in most cases, though it's something a person should know about, if they have it. I don't mean to suggest that you have MVP; I only give this as an example of something important, and yet usually harmless, that a doctor could tell you about.
Or it could be that you're not eating right before your rides.
And of course, there's a small possibility something new and bad is wrong.
See your doctor, if you feel worried about it (which you are, or you wouldn't have posted).
People with mitro-valve prolapse (heart murmur) sometimes experience headaches when they exert themselves over a long period--especially in hot weather. MVP is not a serious problem, in most cases, though it's something a person should know about, if they have it. I don't mean to suggest that you have MVP; I only give this as an example of something important, and yet usually harmless, that a doctor could tell you about.
Or it could be that you're not eating right before your rides.
And of course, there's a small possibility something new and bad is wrong.
See your doctor, if you feel worried about it (which you are, or you wouldn't have posted).
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^^ What they said!
We all get headaches from time to time, but getting headaches and dizziness frequently is not normal...
We all get headaches from time to time, but getting headaches and dizziness frequently is not normal...
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