I've just started (in the last 2 weeks) getting really intense headaches when I either lift heavy or come close to orgasm. These are pretty intense (and painfull) and cause me to have to take large rests between sets (or suffer a long headache post-coitus). Pretty much feels like my skull is going to implode. The pain is generally on either side of my head starting at my temples and moving back towards my ears.
I've read a bit about this and it seems fairly common with a couple of possible diagnosis. Worst case senario is that its a minor brain hemorage (
). I'm going to check with my doc to see whether she recomends a CAT/MRI. More likely senarios are that it is a strained neck (although my neck generally feels fine), that I'm doing something odd with my breathing (which I will look into once I next hit the gym) or its a tension headache located around the sinus area at the base of my brain. The last one seems quite likely as when these headaches occur I start pushing more air out through my ears (like when I'm diving).
My family has a history of both strokes and high blood pressure so I'm a little concerned that this might be a permenant thing. Last time I checked my BP (over xmas) I was a little high but not extreme (like 145/87 or something)- havent done it since.
Like I said it only really occurs when I fuck or lift weights. I'm kinda afraid to do either though until I see a doc. Which sucks as those are pretty much my two favorate activities
Yesterday I was doing legs and started getting headaches after my first warmup set. I got up to 120kg before stopping. It sucked though as my legs felt fine but felt like I might repture my brain if I went any higher. I reckon I could have easily beat my previous PB (140kg set around a month ago) if it wasn't for my head! I have felt light headed and dizzy before after heavy sets but not like this. Previouslly it would just be feeling a bit woozy and seeing stars whereas this was just pain.
Anyone had anything similar- or any advice?
I've read a bit about this and it seems fairly common with a couple of possible diagnosis. Worst case senario is that its a minor brain hemorage (
). I'm going to check with my doc to see whether she recomends a CAT/MRI. More likely senarios are that it is a strained neck (although my neck generally feels fine), that I'm doing something odd with my breathing (which I will look into once I next hit the gym) or its a tension headache located around the sinus area at the base of my brain. The last one seems quite likely as when these headaches occur I start pushing more air out through my ears (like when I'm diving).My family has a history of both strokes and high blood pressure so I'm a little concerned that this might be a permenant thing. Last time I checked my BP (over xmas) I was a little high but not extreme (like 145/87 or something)- havent done it since.
Like I said it only really occurs when I fuck or lift weights. I'm kinda afraid to do either though until I see a doc. Which sucks as those are pretty much my two favorate activities
Yesterday I was doing legs and started getting headaches after my first warmup set. I got up to 120kg before stopping. It sucked though as my legs felt fine but felt like I might repture my brain if I went any higher. I reckon I could have easily beat my previous PB (140kg set around a month ago) if it wasn't for my head! I have felt light headed and dizzy before after heavy sets but not like this. Previouslly it would just be feeling a bit woozy and seeing stars whereas this was just pain.Anyone had anything similar- or any advice?
