Headaches in the heat
 

Marvin,

Since you asked, I think I should share with you that since I moved to Florida my headaches (migraines) seem to have increased. I keep a headache diary, and I've realized that many of my debilitating headaches have started on the golf course in the heat. My doctor advised me to give up golf in the summer, when the heat can be brutal, which I have done. That seems to have helped. I also stay out of the sun when the heat and humidity are at their worst (June to October), but that's difficult to do. I must admit that I'm seriously considering moving back north because of this.

Hi Marvin,
We live just to the north of you on LI. We spend our winters in The Villages and our summers here. If you can afford to swing it, that is the most perfect situation I can think of - The Villages beautiful weather in the winter months and the cool ocean breezes of LI in the summers. If not, just stay close to some friend here and invite them to spend February with you in The Villages and hope they invite you to spend August with them on LI...It is hot in The Villages in the summer and rains a lot in the afternoons. You will be looking for indoor activities in the afternoon, but there is plenty to choose from. Today is a pretty hot and humid day here too - there is no perfect place to live, but The Villages doesn't get the humidity in the fall/winter/spring that I have experienced on the Florida coasts. Hope that helps. PM me if you want to talk more in depth about the greatest decision we ever made to buy a home in The Villages!

It may get worse here. It does for me and contrary to the naysayers about Northerners I drink plenty of water. Found out all the water was diluting my sodium level too much. But even with adding the sodium to my diet I still have the problem.

Probably slightly more humid here than NY but maybe by 5%. Today is 62% vs 57% in NY, but depends on day as to which is greater. I like the heat, but others don't. Stick to morning or evening activities or there are many activities that are indoors as well.

I don't suffer with headaches at all so I can't offer any advice to curtail them. I just use common sense to deal with this Florida heat and humidity since I have moved here in 2009.......

If I'm going outside to do yard work, I tank up on water then go outside at first light. I stay hydrated and two hours max is all I will work outside. The rest of the day I stay in air conditioning. That could be in my home or in the car as I run errands. If running errands, the time it takes to go from the car to the air conditioned buildings is all I am exposed to this oppressive heat and humidity.

Works for me.

Headaches and medical advice.......
 

I am amazed that a couple of our resident MD's have not responded to your query. Maybe they have just given up with trying to educate people against using social media for medical advice. I do not mean to be rude and I understand you were just asking for others reaction/potential for HA here in Florida heat. But, as usual, people start giving advice on fluids/amounts/types/electrolytes with no actual medical background. This means no medical training on their part and no medical background on you, personally. Fluid and electrolyte balance is critical in maintaining a healthy body. It is also a very complex system. You mentioned H/A with onset of slight dizziness. You need to be evaluated by proper physicians for correct diagnoses for these problems and answers to your questions based on your physical status. Then make your decision on whether to relocate to Florida. Please do not take offense to my response, good luck to you.

Have water or fluids nearby and drink, drink. I really appreciate the ice water jugs set up at the Rec centers by TV. Ice water makes a big difference to me. I am cooled down much more than water alone. Also consider adding an electrolyte to your water. If you get light headed, try placing a bottle of cool water, or a wet towel on the back of your neck.

You do not need a medical degree to know that water in excessive heat is the first priority. Pretty obvious and simple.
If you have a medical condition, of course see a doctor, but dehydration is about the easiest problem to combat.

Apparently I'm delusional! I went to the square last night for 2 hours from 5-7, then played golf today at 11:05 and ate lunch outside at Mallory. Hot, but all just normal stuff. My record low is -3, and it was one of the most memorable days of my life, because I was so miserable walking around Manhattan when I was 6 years old. Made the mistake of going to high school in New Jersey (yes, I had choices), and vowed I would never live in a cold place again. Been in California, Texas and Florida since. Can't imagine how miserable I would be going thru winter in Minnesota...

If you enjoy dew points in the mid 70s, and temperatures in the 80s by 8:00 AM, you will love it down here in the summer.

Now that ToTV doctors have entered the chat, all I can think of is the movie "Idiocracy"...

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Not sure what part of NY you came from.

You will HATE the Summers in the Villages... Heat brings out the worst in people..

Yes, I’m always amazed that, “Go to the doctor” is first response so often. I go to a doctor, once a year. Seems to work just fine. My dad never went until he was on his late 80’s and my mom went nearly every day. They both died in their 90’s.

That is certainly one approach, which works -for you-...

Not everybody else is as lucky...