Headaches after sailing - dehydration?

   I have to admit I got a headache after sailing the 7 at the weekend, but had water with me but wasn't wearing sunnies, which I used to do sailing the Laser. 

Have the Lucazade for next time (sp)

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radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Headaches after sailing - dehydration? Posted: 11 May 09 at 8:40pm
	I have to admit I got a headache after sailing the 7 at the weekend, but had water with me but wasn't wearing sunnies, which I used to do sailing the Laser. Have the Lucazade for next time (sp)

FireballNeil Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 654	Post Options Post Reply Quote FireballNeil Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 9:45pm
	I've found I get headaches even with lots of water, but isotonic drinks and seemingly more importantly food help greatly!
	Neil

tack'ho Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1100	Post Options Post Reply Quote tack'ho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 9:55pm
	Could be stress headache, spend 2-3 hours concentrating hard on 12 things at once....and hey presto!
	I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 10:02pm
	I drink alot too and still get the headache. Although the water I drink is the same water my hull is suposed to be floating on If you also feel a bit cranky or impatient then could well be a hunger thing too.

Skiffybob Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 842	Post Options Post Reply Quote Skiffybob Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 09 at 10:09pm
	Ok, Sambuka then... with a beer to chase it down

didlydon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Oct 08 Location: Margate England Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote didlydon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 09 at 7:21am
	Hi All. Thanx for the replies. yes, I do wear sunglasses - & will continue especially after reading the posts recently about eye damage from too much UV.... No hat though unless it's really beating down! You know, I think this might be a combination of factors. Yep, I do get stressed a bit & can sometimes get home with the usual aches & also a stiff neck from keeping an eye on the burgee... as for eating I always make sure I've had a good breakfast . Talking to mates who do mountain biking, a couple of them regularly get headaches after a big ride & plenty of exercise, despite regular water intake. I think I'll try the squash & pinch of salt trick next time. Do you have any other recepies for this sort of thing? Cheers!

English Dave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 06 Location: Northern Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote English Dave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 09 at 7:43am
	Consider seeing a physio. Your spine might be ever so slightly out of alignment and the resultant stresses of hours of hiking and putting your body in strange configurations may be contributing.
	English Dave Ballyholme Yacht Club (You'd think I'd be better at it by now) Hurricane 5.9 SX RS700

The Moo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 809	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 09 at 7:56am
	Could high blood pressure be a cause?

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 09 at 10:40am
	Take a course on relaxation, such as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobson's_Progressive_Muscle_R elaxation With practice you can instantly relax muscles at will. You also discover that many around the head and neck/throat not only exist but are tense as well! I think most people would need, say, a six-session course to get them on the right track. In theory you could teach yourself, but I doubt most people would set aside the time and space to focus for long enough.
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Laser 173312 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 416	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laser 173312 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 09 at 11:28am
	You may want to try going for a gentle swim and a soak in a hot tub at the gym followed by some good stretches. If you’re like me you never remember to stretch at the boat park.