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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Have you ever had a Thunderclap Headache During Orgasm?
« on: 17/06/2012 00:43:08 »
I am a 51 year old female, and I had the most frightening pain in my head two nights ago, which began very suddenly and severely, at the base of my head and spread throughout my head and settling in my temples, right before orgasm. We stopped of course and I cried for a little while due to the pain which mostly subsided to a tolerable level fairly soon, and then I went onto the internet to search for what happened. I called my ob/gyn the following day, since I'm 5-6 weeks postop from a partial hysterectomy, and this was my first time resuming intercourse with my husband, was told since it was my first time experiencing this pain, it was probably not anything like a stroke, etc. but to try drinking more water beforehand (something to do with vasoconstriction and dialation.) She said if it occurred again, to see my regular doctor. She said it didn't have anything to do with my hormones (I am not yet menopausal and still have hormones - and I still have an ovary and a small part of my uterus.) After reading all the posts - I mean ALL the posts on this particular posting, tried a few things mentioned by other members on this forum, that I thought might be an issue for me. I decided to try a few things. we tried it again last night. I realized I had been experiencing a very sore and stiff neck this week after straining myself around the house. So my husband massaged my neck for me. I also realized that maybe I was getting too tense during lovemaking with the build up, and made a conscious effort to stay more relaxed and paid attention to keeping my muscles more relaxed. I worked on my breathing, making sure to breathe deep and regular. I also made sure my head and neck were in a comfortable and supported position. A few times when I began feeling my head become more achy or tense (a residue of a tight and achy feeling was left from the episode the night before) I massaged that place on my head. We were successful and I didn't have another one of these horrible headaches! I also plan to see my osteopath which does back adjustments and see if he can check my vertebrae - I'm sure I put my neck out this week. I was very happy. There were many helpful posts that helped me come up with the ideas to try these things. Good luck everyone.