Title: Headache and Dizziness after Roller Coaster Rides: A Case Series of 31 Patients.
Authors: Moskatel, Leon S.; Smirnoff, Liza
Abstract: Previous literature on roller coaster injuries focuses on catastrophic injuries. We conducted a retrospective study of 31 adults with headache or dizziness after roller coaster rides. Twenty five of 31 (81%) patients presented with new or worsening headache, predominantly migraine (15/25, 60%), including 8/25 (32%) with chronic migraine. Of the chronic migraine patients, 4/8 (50%) already had the diagnosis and presented with an exacerbation. Five of the 25 (20%) were ultimately found to have a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. While persistent symptoms appear to be relatively rare, patients with chronic migraine and potential CSF leaks should consider skipping these attractions.
Subjects: CEREBROSPINAL fluid leak; MIGRAINE; CEREBROSPINAL fluid; DIZZINESS; SYMPTOMS
Publication: Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2023, Vol 50, Issue 6, p914
ISSN: 0317-1671
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2022.315

Headache and Dizziness after Roller Coaster Rides: A Case Series of 31 Patients.

Moskatel, Leon S.; Smirnoff, Liza