Tension headache problems need help desperately...?

I get these gnarly tension like headaches whenever i lift weights(doesnt matter the intensity) and during sex.....Its awful and pain killeres DO NOT help whatsoever. Im going INSANE. I need help... PLease if u like know a solution...This really really sucks. Its the worst pain imaginable...And it persist for hours. I have a terrible case of nearsightedness by the way but it doesnt matter because the pain only accurs during strenuous activity.. PLease help...

Do you clench your teeth when you are doing strenuous activity?

Many people clench their teeth/jaw when they are working out or having sex, and they don't even realize that they are doing it.... so next time you lift weights or have sex pay attention to whether or not you are tightening your jaw/facial muscles unconsciously.

Another thought is your head/neck position because stretching your neck muscles, or having your neck at an odd angle, or even over-exercising the neck muscles can cause tension headaches due to the increase in muscle strain and muscle use.

From my experience, chiropractic is very successful in helping to remedy tendsion headaches (if this is in fact what you are experiencing). I would suggest you visit a chiropractor and get an examination to determine the source of your headaches. Meds will only cover up your symptoms and can often do more harm than good, especially in the long run.

You didn't say how old you are, and I'm sorry if my answer sounds trite, but this doesn't sound good and I would stop the strenuous activity until you can get yourself checked out by your doctor. Tension headaches almost always, in my experience, have an underlying cause that can be treated. I know what kind of pain they can cause. Please get yourself to the doctor ASAP! Good luck.

I too would suggest that you go to a Chiropractic. Your spine is your life line. You'd be surprised how much better you well start feeling. Don't be surprised if your asked to come back for regular "adjustments". It totally worth your health to do so. Try to find a Chiropractic that is a bit on the health nut side. Since your in to weight lifting you may be pleasantly surprise of the knowledge they can give you.

Pain killers after the fact do not help this type of headache - you're right. A headache during sex (most likely peaking just prior to orgasm) is called a coital headache or "effort migraine" and not as uncommon as you probably think. You can opt to go two routes - 1 is to see your doctor - they make medication to take prior to sex to dimish the headache. 2nd you can consider seeing a chiropractor about your neck. The headache is triggered by sudden strain and spasms in your neck. Find a chiro with a massage therapist on staff so you can benefit the most. If you make sure your neck is healthy the headaches should start to be fewer and farther between and will eventually disappear. Be aware of your posture during these activities and try to not put any strain on your neck. It is also helpful to take advil or motrin 30 minutes prior to sex or other activity strenuous on the neck (lifting weights).

We have treated 15 - 20 yrs cases.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic. Pain killers cause side effects like failure of liver/stomach/kidneys etc.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Yor problem is from excess of liver fire, i think. You avoid alcohole, spicy and sour foods and observe. A glass of milk with sugar/dates/honey whichever suitable before sex and/or bed time will help you.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.

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