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After a couple weeks break due to a massive pc clean up, I have just re logged to try to help.
I have read many interesting answers regarding sugar etc, and I don't want to sound like an idiot, but although it may be not the main cause, what I will say may contribute to solve the issue.
Indeed I don't know why, but depending on the helmet shelf, and size, I have also had headaches.
For instance, Shoei, Shark and Nofear gave me headaches. JT, AGV, Bell, Nolan, not. Wheareas it was great helmets for others, and even sometimes the most expensive, everyone has a different head.
I also tend to buy helmets that really stick to me, to feel the safest, but I tend to buy a size maybe slighty too small which contributes a lot to headaches too. Here it becomes tricky, too big, you swim in it, then with the size below, it gives you headaches, which brings only 1 solution, changing of brand.
That is why I would not be that surprised the helmet is part of the cause, also based on all the different sports you do that are not giving you a headache. I hope trying all the helmets for 1 hour in a shop and keeping each of them 5 good minutes will help you. Good luck!
I would recommend that anyone that has headaches regularly or seem to have them after doing something particular is to take it seriously. It could be something like an aneurysm. I've known at least 3 people that suffered from headaches who later had a stroke and died.
The Shop
I’ve had aany different helmets in the past 5 years Fly f2 carbon, and shoei evo. Still get the headaches. Wore other helmets when I was younger and I’d get headaches too but had dad to drive home. (Taking like 12 years old to 20 years old days of racing.)
Feels like someone’s gouging my eyes out from the inside. Terrible pressure.
I know the feeling, its like a hangover for me that lasts for days sometimes.
- dust in the nose (blocking sinus etc..)
- noise
- fumes from other riders on the track
Other contributing factors;
- helmet size/fit (too tight)
- goggles (too tight/press on the right spots to cause a headache)
- glare/squinting (different lenses in your goggles could help)
I try and eat through the day, stay hydrated and keep my nutrients up which helps, but I still get them with varying levels of pain.
I have summarized the different recommendations / thoughts given here in the table below, hope this helps. As for me, I have ruled out a lot of them and I now know I have to work out more (no surprise) and probably check with a doctor.
And if nothing works, here is the summary of the medication mentioned:
Goodys liquid shots
Paracetamol / Tylenol
Ibuprofen / Advil
Caffergot
Excedrine Migraine
I take a paracetamol when I get home and that sorts it.
Didn't realise how common these headaches are until reading this thread.
I feel like before the Second set of motos I’m good. Or early morning sessions I’m good but as we get later end of the day I start to notice a little bit but then once I’m done riding in the truck on the way home it just rages.
I had a bad sinus infection for a couple years that antibiotics wouldn’t get rid of. Would get splitting headaches if I went down in elevation to quickly. Ended up getting an sinus endoscopy to fix it and hasn’t been a problem since.
Joking aside, I would say the most common is dehydration/loss of minerals combined with not being acclimated to heat. Proper hydration is not achieved same day. I drink lots of fluids, but I struggle with fueling my body. Go to your local bicycle shop and get an assortment of gels/food to eat in between moto's.
Pit Row
If your lady isn't there ask a buddy, screw the creep factor if it helps that's all that matters.
Hope you find some relief Georgie.
If it's sinus related from all of the fumes and dirt, try wearing a bandana over your mouth and nose while riding.
Either that, or an N95 mask with the small one way valve on the front.
I started doing this about 10 years ago.
It doesn't filter out ALL of the exhaust or dirt, but it helps a lot.
I used to always feel like I had a hangover the day after riding. I wasn't sore or tired from the exertion.
I felt more like my body was filtering all the crap out of my cells that I breathed in the day before.
Since I started wearing an N95 mask with the one way valve, or a bandana, I've been fine the day after.
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