Intense headaches after rides

[Blueberry]

I did contacts in the spring, and it has been totally worth it.

CA

[razzclan]

I also get a lot of headaches following a ride. I need to do more with hydration and such, but is there any possibility that it could have something to do with blood pressure? I bike hard (especially up hills) and my HR hits in the 180's. Any thoughts?

[Aggie_Ama]

Eye appointment on October 1! I'm excited. I'm trying to decide whether I want to spend the extra and opt for contacts...but I'm not sure whether I want to have to deal with the cleaning, the solution, touching my eye....

What did you decide Ana? I find I get away from all the hassle of contacts by wearing Dailies. I had a lot of trouble with protein build up and allergies until I switched. A little more expensive but completely worth it to be able to wear contacts daily, I used to only be able to go every other day at best. Touching the eye never bugged me but it did keep DH from wearing contacts until he was about 24 and he has had glasses since he was 6.

[Ana]

What did you decide Ana? I find I get away from all the hassle of contacts by wearing Dailies. I had a lot of trouble with protein build up and allergies until I switched. A little more expensive but completely worth it to be able to wear contacts daily, I used to only be able to go every other day at best. Touching the eye never bugged me but it did keep DH from wearing contacts until he was about 24 and he has had glasses since he was 6.

I got contacts! The most comfortable contacts were bi-weekly ones (that I have to clean...).

I only got them when it began getting cold so I haven't taken then out for the road bike test, only commuted

I also have been tweaking my fit But the trainer is really different from the road.

So far so good but I will keep you updated.

[Aggie_Ama]

Ana- At least now you can buy stock sunglasses. I have run the gamut of contact problems so if you ever run into problems TE is a good resource. DH wears bi-weekly with absolutely none of the issues I had so I am just special.

Razzclan- I would guess it has more to do with hydration than blood pressure. When I run I usually average about 178 for my HR and if I have not been drinking water I will have a headache. I can almost tell it will happen before I ever run based on how I have been taking care of my hydration needs. Try hydrating better, I bet you will notice less headaches.

[Ana]

So I tried eating Annie's bunnies (fruit snack-like things only with pectin, not gelatin) and it helped IMMENSELY