Extreme Headaches While Swimming

Former Member
Former Member
I've been having a problem recently. When I swim, about 300 yds in, I get a really bad headache. This just started happening about two weeks ago. I have been swimming for about year now and have never had anything like this. The pain is unbearable to the point where it feels like a migraine. If anyone has had the same problem please let me know. Are my goggles too tight? Maybe my swimcap? Am I depriving my brain of oxygen !? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I would like to be able to swim without this pain!
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    I don't think I have an answer to your question. My answer was purely empirical. I wonder if there is some sort of connection between amount of light and some sort of chemical release in response to it. Just speculations... who knows!! Amanda, I hope that is your problem. It would definitly save you a lot of worry. If you want to swim with tinted goggles Tyr has some great ones that are almost clear (Socket Rockets, model Ice).
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  • Former Member
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    I don't think I have an answer to your question. My answer was purely empirical. I wonder if there is some sort of connection between amount of light and some sort of chemical release in response to it. Just speculations... who knows!! Amanda, I hope that is your problem. It would definitly save you a lot of worry. If you want to swim with tinted goggles Tyr has some great ones that are almost clear (Socket Rockets, model Ice).
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