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Exercise
When some individuals exercise or exert themselves, they can develop "exertional" headaches. These headaches, including the jogger's headache and those that accompany orgasm, can be abrupt in onset and sharp and severe. Exercise can also exacerbate migraines.
While exertional headaches may occur in isolation, they are most common in patients who have an inherited susceptibility to migraine because one or both parents have migraines. Most exertional headaches are benign and respond to usual headache therapy. Some are particularly responsive to indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory agent. However, exertional headaches should be evaluated to exclude other medical causes.
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