Steve
Practically Family
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Got a call from Dr. Zimmern, and my headaches are what has been termed "vascular headaches." From The National Headache Foundation:
"The term vascular headache refers to a group of headache conditions in which blood vessel dilation or swelling is the major component in the production of pain. The blood vessels in the tissue surrounding the head swell and become distended, thus causing a throbbing type of pain.
Vascular headaches are usually throbbing in character, and physical exertion increases the pain. Included under the classification of vascular headaches are migraine headaches, cluster headaches, and toxic headaches. All involve dilation, or swelling of the blood vessels."
In other words, I've been pushing myself too hard, too fast. I've been doing too many push-ups at once and trying to do them quicker than I'm conditioned for, and that coupled with my head being so low, is what causes the dilation and/or swelling.
In truth I'm relieved it's nothing more serious. I was scared the doctor would say I'd have to give up karate. Anyway, thank you all for your prayers and encouragement, they've meant an awful lot.
Steven
"The term vascular headache refers to a group of headache conditions in which blood vessel dilation or swelling is the major component in the production of pain. The blood vessels in the tissue surrounding the head swell and become distended, thus causing a throbbing type of pain.
Vascular headaches are usually throbbing in character, and physical exertion increases the pain. Included under the classification of vascular headaches are migraine headaches, cluster headaches, and toxic headaches. All involve dilation, or swelling of the blood vessels."
In other words, I've been pushing myself too hard, too fast. I've been doing too many push-ups at once and trying to do them quicker than I'm conditioned for, and that coupled with my head being so low, is what causes the dilation and/or swelling.
In truth I'm relieved it's nothing more serious. I was scared the doctor would say I'd have to give up karate. Anyway, thank you all for your prayers and encouragement, they've meant an awful lot.
Steven
