Headach every morning

[kristina25]

For the past week, I  have been waking up everymorning with a headach ranging a dull throb to a full migraine were I can't get out of bed. The only thing that has really changed in my lifestyle is that I no longer work 2 jobs, I only work 1 full time job as the part time job was getting to be too stressfull. I have had migrains in the past, but not this frequently. I get anywhere between 6 and 8 hours of sleep. I dont smoke and only have a drink on ocasion. What could be casuing this?

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
Some of the causes of early morning headaches are anxiety, depression, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder), low sugar levels and high BP.
Make sure you eat something on waking up as low blood sugar can give pounding headaches.
A far as migraines are concerned they can be triggered by a number of things like bright light, loud noise, food items like MSG, processed meats, aged cheese, presevatives.
It is important that you undergo a complete clinical exam and let us know if you need any other information.

[tomsant]

I am sure you know that a forum like this can't substitute a formal exam/consult with a medical doctor. You feel you are having a new type of headache for the past 9 days. And you can't find a reason to the same. This itself is enough reason to visit your doctor.

Also, without giving some basic data one may not be able to get reasonable help. Like your age, sex, your past medical history, what all medications are you now on, if living with spouse and children.. and if you have visited an MD what he has advised...

Best rgds,

TA