Hi all,
I have just been diagnosed as suffering from Exertional Headaches, or what some refer to as Exercise Headaches. They literally came out of nowhere about a week ago when I was at the gym and they come on during intercourse (which is very annoying as we are trying for our second baby).
They are absolutely brutal with an intense throbbing and thundering pain initially and as they slightly ease off they can last for hours after. I have been prescribed some beta blockers and strong anti inflammatories for two weeks - both that I am not really keen to take but will follow Doctors orders.
Has anyone else suffered from this condition or know someone who has? I have no idea what has caused this change as I have not changed anything in my lifestyle and have always kept relatively fit exercising 3-4 times a week.
Do they just fix themselves? How long can the condition last??