Bad headaches / DC training?

[cw1981]

Hey guys, I was wondering if any others have experienced headaches following intense workouts. Mine usually occur a couple hours after training or the morning after intense workouts.

For my winter bulk program, I have decided to follow a 3 day rotating Upper/Lower split including heavy rest-pauses. After 4 weeks I have gained about 7lbs (natural) and my strength is at an all time high. However, for about the past 3 weeks I have been getting these throbbing headaches off and on (no prior history of headaches or migraines). Has anyone else noticed these as well?

 

[the_alcatraz]

I'm doing DC. Doesnt give me headaches at all. Do you have any BP issues? are you getting enough calories? protein? carbs?

 

[future]

Blood pressure most likely.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Exactly what I'm thinking. I have high BP and it gives me headaches.

 

[cw1981]

Thanks for the responses, but I do not think the headaches are caused by high blood pressure, unless high intensity workouts have been shown to cause an acute increase blood pressure. I do not have BP issues, my BP has always been fine... and the headaches usually occur a couple hours after (like a delayed response) the workouts involving heavy rest-paused compound lifts or the 20 rep squats. My training partner notices these at times as well. I was thinking they could be some sort of exercise induced migraines. Hell, after a true set of 20 rep squats I can't see right for a good 5 to 10 minutes....