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Question Title: SleepinessForum: Neurology Forum
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I've been suffering from migraine for about 2 years now. Recently I find myself feeling very sleepy in the daytime even though I've have had enough sleep the nights before.Is this part of the symptoms of migraine or do I have some other problems? What's the medical term for " sleepiness "? .
Thanks for your question. Daytime sleepiness is not usually associated with migraines. Furthermore, because migraine attacks are usually episodic events, if you are "sleepy" every day of the week, it is less likely to be related to your migraine. Having said that, though, it is well known that after a migraine attack, patient can feel tired, try to "recover" by sleeping for a few hours. So if your daytime sleepiness occurs only a few days a month (roughly the same frequency as your migraines), it is possible to imagine a scenario where you are having "silent" migraine attacks during your sleep. It is, however, much more likely that other causes are responsible for your daytime fatigue. You mentioned that you get "enough sleep", but is it a restful sleep? For instance, are the bed covers and pillows all over the place in the morning? There is a sleep disturbance condition called "narcolepsy", characterized by sudden, irresistable "attacks" of sleep during daytime, with patients reporting actual falls and accidents. If those are your symptoms - and not just regular "daytime sleepiness" that most people suffer when sleep deprived - you should consider seeking the help of a neurologist specialized in sleep disorders. I hope this information is helpful. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only.
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