Migraines: update: Thanks to everyone that... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

Migraines: update

31 Replies

Thanks to everyone that replied to my message yesterday. I took on board lots of your tips and advice, including the words of wisdom from my GP and I tried a short ‘slow and steady’ run with no expectations. Thought I’d aim for about 3k, ended up doing 4.5k. It’s been nearly an hour since I got home and so far, no migraine! Hurray! They normally start about 30 minutes after I get home so it’s looking promising 😊

If anyone’s interested, this is what I did to help: I’ve been ensuring I drink 2000ml + of water everyday for the past 2 days, I forced myself to eat half a banana before going this morning (I can’t stand bananas) and when I got back I drank a strong squash with salt in it. Seems to have helped 👍🏼

31 Replies
Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

Good result for you Rhedeg2019. If all that works for you then it's great. Good luck 🤞🤞

in reply toBuddy34

Thank you Buddy. So far so good, so fingers crossed! I know you’re an advocate for drinking lots, but I’m dreadful for it. No more though 😊

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10 in reply to

I'm sure if you keep up with what you are doing it will work 😊

ForbiddenPlanet profile image
ForbiddenPlanetGraduate10

Excellent news. I hate bananas too, but now I always eat one as preparation for a run. 👍

in reply toForbiddenPlanet

Thank you! They’re an excellent source of energy

Jazzyrunner profile image
JazzyrunnerGraduate10

I’m so pleased for you! What a relief 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

in reply toJazzyrunner

Thanks Jazzyrunner 😊

Maz1234 profile image
Maz1234

Good news glad you’re back out running.

in reply toMaz1234

Thank you!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That’s so good to hear long may they stay away

in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks willowandsola. I hope so too 👍🏼

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Brilliant, hope this is the end of migraines. I was thinking of you as I ran today and thought starting nice and slow - perfect, turns out one of my fastest k's 🤣

in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks for thinking of me Grannytobe! I’m glad I helped you get some way to your fast run 😆

Leosmit profile image
LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate

If you hate bananas why not try making a smoothie with one and having a few sips before you go out? My tried and tested recipe: a banana, cup of frozen/fresh fruit, cup of apple juice few spoonfuls of natural yoghurt. 🍌🍌🍓🍓. Nice wee pick me up when you get in also. Glad to hear no migrane.

in reply toLeosmit

Good point. I’ve already told the husband that we need a smoothie maker. Thanks for the recipe ☺️

RunaroundSue profile image
RunaroundSueGraduate10 in reply to

I treated myself to a Breville Blend Active about a year ago. You blend the smoothie in the cup (you get two cups with travel lids) and drink it.

I have a banana milkshake after my runs - just milk, banana and sometimes a spoonful of nutella, peanut butter or cinnamon if the banana is not quite ripe enough to be really tasty.

I also use the blender to beat eggs and to make breadcrumbs because it always sits on the worktop so saves getting out my big blender.

I have tried different plant milks but don't particularly like soya, almond or coconut but I love Oatley. It makes the milkshake really creamy without any other ingredients. It is nice on my muesli as well. Even in tea it was nice.

RunaroundSue profile image
RunaroundSueGraduate10 in reply toRunaroundSue

I meant to say that the breville was under £20

in reply toRunaroundSue

Ooooooo lovely! Thank you 😊

Mum22boys profile image
Mum22boysGraduate10

Really pleased to read this! Long may it continue! Liking the smoothie recipe too

in reply toMum22boys

thank you 😊

Sammy-Lou profile image
Sammy-Lou

Hi rhedeg 2019 I’m sorry to hear about migraines . No I don’t suffer after a run but a couple of years ago I started getting bad headaches after never having headaches before! Long story short various trips to Dr’s - prescribed a low dose anti depressant which I tried ( not hapoy with tablet taking but was gonna try anything) nothing was working so she suggested an mri scan . My husband offered to speed up process and said let’s have it done privately. Results clear! Phew. A friend suggested a physiotherapist . She diagnosed a worn vertabrae in my neck and I now regularly go for private physio regularly and no more headaches! So maybe that’s worth looking at ?

in reply toSammy-Lou

Thanks Sammy-Lou. Definitely worth considering x

Newbie62 profile image
Newbie62

That’s great news! Good to hear you migraine free after your latest run 😊 Long may that continue!

in reply toNewbie62

Thank you 😊

Saxart profile image
SaxartGraduate10

Great news, I also get migraines from being dehydrated and have to make sure I regularly drink enough fluids also I have to focus on my posture and remind myself to relax my neck and shoulders whilst running.

in reply toSaxart

Good idea 👍🏼 Thanks

Sarararara profile image
SararararaGraduate10

Great news! I developed the same pattern of post-run migraines last summer.

Isotonic drinks helped a bit but now I just have gallons of water through the day then a banana as soon as I get back.

This seems to be working for me too although I seem to spend my day either swigging water or going to the loo!

in reply toSarararara

Haha yes... the side affects of glugging water all day is not fun 😂

Jogunlikely profile image
Jogunlikely

If you don't like bananas, try a couple of medjool dates :)

in reply toJogunlikely

Oh I’ve not heard of those before. I’ll look into it, thank you 😊

JaoJao profile image
JaoJaoGraduate10

I’m sorry you suffer from migraines, looks like you have found something that works, good luck.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Update

Didn't do the Jersey Parkrun today. I got up early in the hotel, room very well soundproofed, but...
Joy57 profile image
Graduate10

IC update!

So my sore knee went to see the dr. - apparently it is feeling it’s age along with the rest of me!...
Elfe5 profile image
60minGraduate

Recovery update

Went out for my first walk/run in a couple of weeks this morning. Alternated half mile walk with...
Mum22boys profile image
Graduate10

5k today

We’ve run a lot of short runs lately and it’s been a while since I ran 5k so decided it’s time I...
SueAppleRun profile image
Graduate10

Migraines following a run

Hi everyone 👋🏻 Unfortunately I’ve recently started suffering from migraines following my runs....

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.