Waking with a headache or a Migraine is often a sign of a problem with your sleep -- too much sleep, too little sleep, disrupted sleep, or poor quality sleep. All of those can be a problem. It's best for people with Migraines or headaches to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even weekends, holidays, and vacations.

Do you feel rested and refreshed when you get up in the morning?

I suggest you keep a log of your sleep with times and comments about waking, how well you slept, how you felt when you awoke, etc. Then take it to your doctor and see what the two of you can make of it.

Migraine specialists often ask many questions about sleep during appointments because it's so important.

Please let me know how things go?

Teri

Hcampbell64

9/17/09 8:53pm

I also have Fibromyalgia, which I am sure explains my issue with sleeping problems. I do go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, but my sleeping problems are the issue here, I think.

Teri Robert, Health Guide

9/17/09 11:03pm

It's hard, but if sleep is an issue, at least you have somewhere to start.

 

Teri

headachelady

9/22/09 11:21pm

Hi!  I have a question for you.  Do you snore?  I have sleep apnea and that can cause you to have horrible headaches in the morning if it goes untreated.  Just a thought - Kayleen

Hcampbell64

11/25/09 12:45pm

According to family and friends (and I also checked with my ex husband and ex roommates) I do not snore. So, there goes that theory.  Sorry it has taken me so long to reply.