Why does my head feel weird after roller coasters?

Some individuals experience headaches following roller coaster rides. These headaches could result from a subdural hematoma, which means bleeding between the skull and the brain. Some people experience dizziness, motion sickness, head trauma, or concussion.



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For many people vertigo is infrequent, triggered by a roller coaster ride at an amusement park in 8th grade, or a head cold that must have affected the ears as well. Symptoms are terrible, but can be fairly short lived. Maybe lasting a day or two or three.

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Lay down, close your eyes, hold still, get in a quiet dark environment if you can and drink plenty of water. rehydrate and that will help.

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These jerking motions can leave some riders with whiplash. In rare instances, neck movements can lead to cervicocephalic arterial dissection and then stroke. This particular type of stroke is hard to diagnose because the main complaints — headache and neckache — are associated with many other conditions.

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People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.

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These steps can prevent it or relieve the symptoms:
  1. Take motion sickness medicine one to two hours before traveling.
  2. Choose the right seat. ...
  3. Get plenty of air. ...
  4. Avoid things you can't change. ...
  5. Don't read while riding in a car, plane, or boat. ...
  6. Lie down when you feel sick.
  7. Avoid a heavy meal before or during travel.


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According to clinical psychologist Judy Kurianski, high tempo rides expose us to “good fear.” Our brains perceive the drops and heart-stopping twists to be “safe” and “predictable,” so riding these thrill rides becomes therapeutic, especially as we scream out our anxieties.

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“As far as an age limit, though, if you are physically healthy and up for the thrill, there is likely no greater risk for someone who is 60 than there is for someone who is 20.” The largest concern for those who indulge in roller coasters is the after effects.

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First, there are those long walks just to get on the roller coasters, then when you go on the thrill ride they're a good workout for your hearts and lungs. Roller coasters are good for stress relief, fighting phobias, and clearing your sinuses.

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And, experts believe that those at the fear-end of the spectrum often have an underlying fear of either heights, or closed spaces, or vertigo, or simply, even vomiting, that makes roller coasters scary to them.

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Choose “safe” foods before and after your park visit. You want something in your stomach to keep it settled, so choose bland foods like plain cereal, toast and crackers or scrambled eggs with nothing else in or on them.

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