I think I get headaches when I DON'T work out...?

  • So today I've been super busy, so I hadn't really had a chance to go work out. Today and yesterday, I've had a headache. The situation was the same for yesterday, as well. Now, some of this may be caused by stress, but I find it odd that it happened when I didn't work out, you know? Does that happen to anyone else?
  • After suffering for migraines for years they diminished in frequency and intensity after I began to exercise regularly. {had I known that I would have started long ago}. I don't get them nearly as often anymore, but if I stop or take a break from exercise for a few weeks I do get more migraines. Not sure that's the same thing exactly but I find it pretty interesting that headaches and exercise are related.
  • you were likely suffering from endorphin withdrawal.

    physical activity is physically addicting - when i was into bodybuilding and powerlifting, missing a workout was *awful*: produced the worst PMS symptoms EVER.
  • Hm, I've never heard of that until today. Thanks! [:
    Guess that means I've gotta get back on the horse. I went for a brisk walk and my headache subsided a little bit afterwards.
  • Kind of but not a headache...I get massively cranky if I miss one day of exercise. Even on my day off from it, something feels off
  • Thanks for posting this. I've been getting headaches for the last few days as well and haven't been able to get in a true workout as I've been overwhelmed with work related activities! Guess I now have more motivation to hit the gym!
  • Oh, wow. I had headaches that two days I didn't go to the gym and I never connected them!
  • :] I'm glad I could assist other people, as well