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Friday, October 26, 2012 MayG asks

Q: Morning headache. Unsure if migraine.

Hi. Almost every day I wake up in the morning with a headache. It's always in the same place and not too severe, although it is worse in the morning. It's on the right side of my head towards the back and sometimes extends to the back of my right eye, recently it also hurts in my right temple. My mom has a history of migraines and I've always been prone to headaches, but different.

I'm a 22 year old female. Does this sound like a migraine? Should I talk to my doctor about getting treatment- it's a dull, bothersome pain, but not really limiting in my daily life. And I'm afraid I might just be psychosomatizing- though I'm better, I was diagnosed with depression a few months ago. Thank you!

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10/27/12 10:07am

Hi MayG,

 

As you said, you really need to discuss this with your doctor. As much as I'd like to answer your question whether this is Migraine or not, what you really need is a diagnosis. The only person who can do that is a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and conduct a complete examination. Nobody can diagnose via the Internet, it isn't safe.

 

Now, having said that, the most common trigger for waking with (Migraines if in fact these are Migraines) is a sleep issue:

  • too much sleep
  • too little sleep
  • disrupted sleep
  • poor quality sleep
  • irregular sleep schedule

You can see more about this in our video. Migraines, Headaches, and Sleep.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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By MayG— Last Modified: 10/27/12, First Published: 10/26/12