I suspect it is menopausal related and related to hot flashes at night. Have tried different pillows thinking I was sleeping funny. All headache & hot flash symptoms disappeared for the past 3 months, now I have a feeling they are returning. Had massive migraine with vomiting yesterday. Never had headache issues in my life until this past year.
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Q: My migraines always occur when I wake up; they never develop during the day.
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9/ 6/09 9:48am
Hi Kate,
Anyone who has three or more Migraines a month needs to be talking with their doctor about prevention, along with an accurate diagnosis. 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.
For some people changes in sleeping patterns can trigger a Migraine attack. Poor quality of sleep, not enough sleep, too much sleep, and so on. We have a video on just this issue you may want to take a look at: Video: Migraines and Sleep.
Let me know if this helps,
Nancy
8/28/09 8:44am
Hi! Have you ever been tested for a sleep disorder? Do you snore? I have sleep apnea. I often have morning migraines and the docs chalk it up to the sleep apnea. Hope you find some answers and some relief!
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