Migraines after run

[mumwillrun]

Hi All, any advice greatly received please. Completed C25k a week ago and have gone on to do a couple 5k runs in about 36m but have decided to just concentrate on 30m runs and see how I go. My only problem seems that after my run (about an hour) I get an aura migraine. Did wonder if not eating breakfast was the culprit so started to eat prior. Alas, today I had breakfast, ran and once again the migraine head hit again!! So chuffed that I have got this far and don’t want to stop so any ideas welcome x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

I frequently get really bad headaches if my hydration is poor... could it be that?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your graduation.

This guide to post C25k may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Are you drinking a minimum of 2-3 litres of fluids each and every day, whether running or not, as recommended in the guide to C25k ?healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Do you get the same thing if you run slower?

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

I get the same thing & it’s usually always to do with not enough fluids the day before & or light...sunglasses help the latter even though it looks silly😛

My GP said to take 2 paracetamol or Anadin the minute the aura starts with lots of water. This prevents the full on migraine & having to take codeine.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

PS now that I drink vast quantities of water on run and rest days, it not much of an issue any more

[mumwillrun Graduate]

That’s great thanks - I do get migraines but have started to get aura as well since the running. Will try your advice