Severe headaches after golf

[chris3081]

I seem to get excruciatingly painful headaches that build towards the end of a round. They then ruin my afternoon after.They only go with really strong painkillers and don't have the migraine nausea attached. I usually drink 1 bottle of water per round and a snack after 9 holes. I play Sundays between 8-9am getting up at same time as work. It happens carrying or pushing my trolley. Never happens after lunch rounds?

Anyone else suffer from this or found ways to beat it. Happens roughly every other round and is really annoying

 

[Monkey Putter]

Dehydration. Drink more before and during.

 

[tugglesf239]

I get them

Only if i have not eaten properly before the round.

I am not really a breakfast type person and i think the headaches correspond (for me) with lack of grub.

 

[cliveb]

I seem to get excruciatingly painful headaches that build towards the end of a round. They then ruin my afternoon after.They only go with really strong painkillers and don't have the migraine nausea attached. I usually drink 1 bottle of water per round and a snack after 9 holes. I play Sundays between 8-9am getting up at same time as work. It happens carrying or pushing my trolley. Never happens after lunch rounds?

Do you typically drink a lot of coffee during the morning? If when you play Sunday mornings you miss out on your usual coffee hit, caffeine withdrawal could be a possibility.

 

[lukeysafc100]

Its you're body telling you that's something is missing. Do you get them any other times at all?
I would recommend you eat a good breakfast before you go out and get a couple of Oatey type bars/banana's and every hole or two - take a bite and this should keep you energy levels up. Also ensure you've got at 2 bottles of water or 1 bottle of water and 1 sugary type drink to kind hydrated.
Also might be an idea to get your blood sugar levels checked out at dr's

 

[Capella]

I do get them sometimes as well, but for me they normally lead to a full fledged migraine attack. I suspect that they are caused by strain in my neck/upper spine, but I am not sure. I do take care to eat and drink enough during the round, so I don't think they are caused by dehydration or low blood sugar.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I'm not a doctor, but I'm afraid are you arent going to get a correct answer here. Sadly I would suggest making an appointment and go see the quack. Could be blood pressure related for example.

 

[chris3081]

I do skip coffee usually as it tenders to make me need to go to the toilet all morning - no good one the course. Interesting

Do you typically drink a lot of coffee during the morning? If when you play Sunday mornings you miss out on your usual coffee hit, caffeine withdrawal could be a possibility.

 

[chris3081]

Yet I think you have a point. Some of my post was to see how many other people get it and it does seem very common.

I'm not a doctor, but I'm afraid are you arent going to get a correct answer here. Sadly I would suggest making an appointment and go see the quack. Could be blood pressure related for example.

 

[davemc1]

I can almost guarantee you having one this time next week. You'll have the words, hook and friggin puttin etched in your skull. I do like a good moan...

Sorry in advance

 

[chris3081]

The poor play induced ones don't count! Cannot wait for next week. We will have a great time. Key is to ignore the score until the bar and stare in wonder at the beauty of the course!

I can almost guarantee you having one this time next week. You'll have the words, hook and friggin puttin etched in your skull. I do like a good moan...

Sorry in advance

 

[Tashyboy]

I don't get them after golf but Missis T does when I get home. Gonna tell her to drink more.
Read a few years back in golf monthly about the importance of eating and drinking during a round, thought it was a bit boring. But a couple of months later I was hanging outta me ass during a blisteringly hot round. I read the piece again and always make sure there summat in me bag.
Trouble is as soon as I have had a drink, one hole later it's time to feed the daffodils.

 

[puttmore89]

Hi Chris,

Do you wear glasses? Or if not prescription do you wear sunglasses on the course? This happened to me every round I played and in the end it turned out it was the strain I was putting on my eyes. Wearing sunglasses prescription or not makes all the difference for me now.

 

[chris3081]

Did for many years, but had them lasered. Its not so much on sunny days. Grey all winter and I still get them. I think water, food and coffee should be the next test

Hi Chris,

Do you wear glasses? Or if not prescription do you wear sunglasses on the course? This happened to me every round I played and in the end it turned out it was the strain I was putting on my eyes. Wearing sunglasses prescription or not makes all the difference for me now.

 

[Hobbit]

Bad neck?

 

[chris3081]

Don't think so as osteopath regularly ensured I'm aligned properly

Bad neck?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I would simply make an appointment and see a doctor. It could be any host of things, especially if you are drinking and eating during a round. I'm sure they will get to the bottom of it (probably via a blood test)

 

[richart]

I always get a bad headache after a round with Smiffy.

One of the reasons I gave up playing was getting migraines after a round. Found it was to do with not eating at the right time. Tee off at 11.00, and would not get lunch until gone 3.00 when it would be too late. Am careful with my tee off times now, and also having a halfway hut helps solve the problem. Now just need to work out how to play 36 holes without a migraine before Sunningdale.:mmm:

 

[chrisd]

I always get a bad headache after a round with Smiffy.

Contagious that!

 

[upsidedown]

Trouble is as soon as I have had a drink, one hole later it's time to feed the daffodils.

Tashy me old mucker that was me a few years ago so might be time for a little check up , http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Prostatehealth/Pages/prostatehome.aspx On tablets now so can get to 14th normally and also do my PSA once a year.