Sleepiness

[Joana__0__0]

  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 "?
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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.
Please consult your doctor regarding diagnostic and treatment options.