ANSWER: Physical activity triggers a headache that sometimes (but not always) evolves into a migraine. This headache usually occurs during or after prolonged exertion, or with intense bursts of activity. Because benign exertion headaches sometimes evolve into migraines, they're also referred to as exertion migraines.
Typically, the pain is throbbing. Activites that can trigger benign exertion headaches include coughing, running, lifting things, and bending over. To treat benign exertion headaches, stop the activity that triggers your headache and take acetaminophen.
!!!WARNING!!!: In rare cases, when the pain is sudden and severe after extertion, the headache can signal a hemorrhage inside the head (one cause of a Thunderclap Headache). So if you have any doubt about your exertion headaches, go to the Emergency Room (ER) and have a doctor explore your aching head.
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