What could be the cause of terrible headaches after orgasm?
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They're common in about 1% of the population and favor men vs. women. I've experienced them in the past.
Here are 3 things that might help you:
1)
Take a break.
Give your body a chance to "work itself out out".
2 weeks should be more than enough.
2)
It might not be a bad idea to see your doctor and request a CT. There is a very rare chance that a sudden onset of these types of headaches can point to a larger problem. A head CT can quickly and easily rule these things out.
3)
Sometimes, I'll pop an Aspirin (not Advil) before turning on Barry White. Chase the Aspirin with a good amount of water and you should have your bases covered. If your headaches appear reliably every time, you'll want to ask your Doctor about taking a daily beta blocker for a set period of time.
For more information, this article from the Mayo Clinic is quite good:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-headaches/DS00645/DSECTION=prevention
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=coital+cephalalgia&btnG=Google+...
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=2734
http://www.drdaveanddee.com/headache.html
http://www.headacheupdates.com/migraine/know-your-pain/types/caught-with-or...
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/413710
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coital_cephalalgia
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Beware of the beta blockers!!!
My reaction to this question and answer varies between TMI and wow this is fascinating.
Hi @demanda - headaches can usually be managed in most situations - but I highly recommend that you **visit your doctor** to review your symptoms and to determine any possible therapies (treatments) to help mitigate onset in the future.
Besides, once you have some answers from your doc, you will have much more fun without worrying about - will I get another headache again this time...
I'm not a doctor but I have had migraines for years and finally found great relief from them with the help of my doctor and the right medication - don't try to figure it out on your own, as mentioned by many members here, headaches can in rare instances be a sign of certain other potentially risky health conditions.
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You drink 8 glasses of water a day ? This would be my troubleshooting starting point, because often overlook the simplest of answers.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/nu00283
Beware of the "drink 8 glasses a day" myth!!!! It isn't the same ammount for everybody or every climate.
the next "simple" thing I would check would be your iron. Headaches are a often common symptom of iron deficiency. Women also lose iron through menstruation; they need 15 mg of iron a day.
Good sources of iron include :
RAISINS
Lean red meats
Chicken liver
Enriched breakfast cereals
Blackstrap molasses
Beans
Dried fruits
Nuts - pea nut butter
http://www.headacheexpert.co.uk/HeadachesAndIronDeficiency.html
http://health.rutgers.edu/factsheets/iron.htm
Hmm interesting...I am definitely not dehydrated though.
More than. Water is basically all I drink.
@krusheasy is right about dehydration being one of the main reasons why a person will get a headache after orgasm.
Another solution, is to go much slower through sexual activity to help reduce a quick and sharp orgasm. This may help.
Often sexual activity in men/women can cause headaches. There are three main types:
Sudden onset:
This pattern applies in 70% of coital headaches, and begins just before, during, or immediately after orgasm. The headache is severe, usually throbbing, and may build over minutes or be explosive. Average duration is several hours.
Subacute, crescendo headache:
This pattern applies in approximately 25% of cases. The onset is much earlier than orgasm, with intensity increasing until the time of orgasm. Frequently in the back of the head, the pain is dull and aching. Rarely, nausea and vomiting may occur.
Postdural headache:
This is the least common of coital headaches. The pain occurs in the lower back of the head and is greatly increased then the patient stands. This form is more likely to be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
If you suffer from one of these, then check with your doctor. You can take medication one to two hours before sexual activity to avoid headaches.
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The next time it happened I went in and my doctor found out I had high blood pressure. Now it only happens when my blood pressure is out of control!
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-headaches/DS00645
I would however see your doctor first to make sure there is no other underlying cause.
I am a nurse for over 23 years
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