Sex Headache???

[FlipperK]

So, it’s been a long time since I have been on here but I have a scheduled MRI coming up for an issue I had recently.

Two days ago, while doing my thing, I got this incredible migraine throbbing pain on the back of my head. Enough for me to really ask myself if I was having a stroke. It was bad. Once I calmed down, it went away and except for a slight tightness in my neck, perfectly fine.

Did the standard stroke test, holding my hands up, looking at my eyes, talking fine, vision is okay. Smile, frown, etc. all okay.

I found online that there is a condition called sex headaches or orgasm migraines, which describes what I went through.

I am nearly 30 years old and this is the first time this has happened. It happened again tonight, just not as intense.

I talked with the doc about it and she recommended an MRI to take a look at my veins to see if anything is going on. She doesn’t think it’s a stroke.

I also learned today myhalf brother has Cavernoma and had a minor stroke because of that and high blood pressure. Luckily I don’t have BP issues.



I am not really worried per say, just curious at what’s going on. Anyone else get these headaches??

 

[Cuchculan]

Might be something to have checked out. I know it can happen. Most of the time it is nothing to worry about. But then we have some sex headaches that have to do with blood vessels that feed the brain. Case of ruling the worst one out. Making sure it is nothing got to do with the blood vessels. Once that is rules out, you will know it is nothing to worry about.

 

[Angelx]

So, it’s been a long time since I have been on here but I have a scheduled MRI coming up for an issue I had recently.

Two days ago, while doing my thing, I got this incredible migraine throbbing pain on the back of my head. Enough for me to really ask myself if I was having a stroke. It was bad. Once I calmed down, it went away and except for a slight tightness in my neck, perfectly fine.

Did the standard stroke test, holding my hands up, looking at my eyes, talking fine, vision is okay. Smile, frown, etc. all okay.

I found online that there is a condition called sex headaches or orgasm migraines, which describes what I went through.

I am nearly 30 years old and this is the first time this has happened. It happened again tonight, just not as intense.

I talked with the doc about it and she recommended an MRI to take a look at my veins to see if anything is going on. She doesn’t think it’s a stroke.

I also learned today myhalf brother has Cavernoma and had a minor stroke because of that and high blood pressure. Luckily I don’t have BP issues.



I am not really worried per say, just curious at what’s going on. Anyone else get these headaches??

This happens to me (a 20 year old female) a lot I never knew it was anything to worry about. I get the whole headache, can’t hear out of my ears for a few minutes, see red splotches, etc. I’m fine though. I’ve never talked to my doctor about it because it always eventually goes away on it’s own. I think you’ll be okay, but peace of mind is always nice


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[Jessco11]

I had it for a couple of months in my early 20's. Then it just went away on its own before I brought myself to a doctor. Definently could be a pinch nerve thing that fixed itself.

 

[FlipperK]

Update:

Over the weekend I got lightheaded for a couple of days and the sex headaches kept happening. Doctor asked to go to the ER to be sure nothing serious was going on.

Went and got an EKG, blood work, and a CT with angiogram done. All came back okay.
Had a follow up with neurology today and after reviewing the ER results and doing a quick physical and reflex check, it is just what we thought: Orgasm Induced Migraines.

Not harmful, just painful. Should go away on its own eventually. Gave me meds just in case I need them to help out.

The neurologist is the chief neurologist for the clinic here in Houston (rather large clinic). So if he says I’m good, I’m good.

 

[Angelx]

Update:

Over the weekend I got lightheaded for a couple of days and the sex headaches kept happening. Doctor asked to go to the ER to be sure nothing serious was going on.

Went and got an EKG, blood work, and a CT with angiogram done. All came back okay.
Had a follow up with neurology today and after reviewing the ER results and doing a quick physical and reflex check, it is just what we thought: Orgasm Induced Migraines.

Not harmful, just painful. Should go away on its own eventually. Gave me meds just in case I need them to help out.

The neurologist is the chief neurologist for the clinic here in Houston (rather large clinic). So if he says I’m good, I’m good.

I’m so glad you’re okay!!! I’m so proud of you for taking steps to ensure you’re staying healthy, and having the courage to face the problems head on. I bet you’re so relieved!


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