Even in My Sleep

By terry004

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Anyone else have migraine when they are asleep? As well as a lifetime of migraines usually 2 per week (aura). I also have them in my sleep, you may ask how do I know? I know because a migraine headache is like no other and I only have to stomp my foot to feel the pesky headache.

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Allyson.Ellis Community Admin
Hi terry004, I hear how much you endure with migraine symptoms. You are not alone having migraine strike in your sleep! I hope others who experience this phenomenon will join in and share with you. I thought these articles might also resonate with your experience: <a href='https://migraine.com/blog/hypnic-headache-alarm-clock-headache' target='_blank'>https://migraine.com/blog/hypnic-headache-alarm-clock-headache/</a> <a href='https://migraine.com/expert/three-causes-early-morning-headache' target='_blank'>https://migraine.com/expert/three-causes-early-morning-headache/</a> Have you discussed this particular occurrence with your doctor? Please keep us posted on how you are managing. Wishing you a gentle day. ~Allyson (Migraine.com team)
1. terry004 Member
 Hi Allyson, the link you left yesterday was very useful never realised so many people suffered with weather related triggers. And no my doctor is not aware I suffer with migraines because I never visit him due to working life...don't have time, but I think a visit is overdue. I have tried this Chiropractor exercise I found on YouTube for the last couple of days and been free from migraines...just wondering how long I will go without one I will keep you posted here is the link anyway <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsbKUN86e8I' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsbKUN86e8I</a>
2. Lawrence Community Admin
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terry004 Member
Cheers Lawrence, good support from members, this is a good place
elijahgavin1 Member
Yes, I do
angelap Member
I usually wake up with one between the hours of 2am and 6am. I sometimes get them during the day from triggers. Smells, extreme heat, carrying my bag for long periods of time, and from crying.
1. terry004 Member
 feel for you Angela
2. Peggy Artman Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3670044" username="angelap"/> , have you discussed this with your doctor or neurologist? There may be a preventive treatment that can help you sleep longer. I do know that if you wake up from a migraine attack, its best to treat them as soon as possible. Keep us posted! ~ Peggy (Migraine.com team)
elemenope Member
Yup, I feel them while asleep. I toss and turn and cry out.
1. terry004 Member
 feel for you
2. Peggy Artman Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3735506" username="elemenope"/> , have you had a conversation with your doctor about this? Migraine pain during the night can really disrupt your sleep, which can trigger more migraine attacks. A neurologist or headache specialist can help you sort this out. Keep us posted. ~ Peggy (Migraine.com team)
suffer2long Member
Me I used to wake up from migraine attack while sleeping too. But now Im better with Ergotamine. Suffered migraine for 22 yrs without medicines that help. Only now I found ergotamine. Hope you find medicine that stop your migraine too
1. Peggy Artman Moderator
 <inline-mention user-id="3737384" username="suffer2long"/> , thanks for joining our discussion. I'm so glad you have found a medication that helps you recover from migraine attacks. ~ Peggy (Migraine.com team)
Peggy Artman Moderator
<inline-mention user-id="3816951" username="terry004"/> , I don't personally have migraine attacks that start during the night, but I know other people do. I think the recommendation is to take acute medication as soon as possible when waking up. As for a lifetime of migraine attacks, you are correct that there is no cure for migraine. There are treatments that can help reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks. Have you talked to your doctor about this? Keep us posted! ~ Peggy (Migraine.com team)