I have a daily headaches and do not know why for the last 8 mon.
I have a headache every morning, what could be the cause? for the last 8 months i have a headache every morning, I am 60 yr old female, i have had my hormones checked and they seem to be ok. I do not drink or smoke. I weigh 120 lbs, I am 5ft tall , my blood pressure is 110 over 60 my cholesterol is slightly high and i am taking a cholestrol lowering drug. My ears ring alot and most of the time I cannot get the headache to ever completly go away. I always know it is there on the left side of my head. thank you for your insight. Diana Hamilton
Diana,
What has your doctor said? Morning headaches and Migraines are often triggered by sleep issues -- too much sleep, too little sleep, disrupted sleep, or poor quality sleep.
How many days a week do you take something to relieve these headaches? Taking Migraine abortive meds such as the triptans or ergotamines or any kind of pain medication -- prescription or over-the-counter -- more than two or three days a week can make matters worse by causing medication overuse headache (MOH), aka rebound. See Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires for more information on this.
If you haven't already, it's time to see your doctor about these headaches. If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
Good luck,
Teri
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