What causes this type of headache?
Can my sleeping position cause a headache that lasts into the day?
Thank you

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Hello I have been having frequent headaches for some time. I am known to have migraines often (I have already had prescriptions for migraine medications). My current headaches are in the forehead area, sometimes in the form of a cramp but often a bar in the forehead area that sometimes hurts my eyes. Sometimes it starts after I wake up in the morning. I am an anxious person and I have no other symptoms. Hello, Is it normal that I did not get an answer after 24 hours? I understand that there must be a high demand it's just to reassure me ! thank you ! :) Hello, thank you for your answer, it reassures me a lot!

David Maurier · Accepted Answer

Hello! Sorry for the delay in responding, there is indeed a good demand these days! The symptoms you describe seem to indicate tension headaches rather than migraines. Two big risk factors for tension headaches are stress and lack of sleep. Has your anxiety kept you from sleeping well recently or have you experienced a period of stress in the last few days? If so, here are some tips that may help you get a better night's rest: Adopt relaxation techniques; Get up and go to bed at about the same time each day; Set aside time to decompress before bedtime; Sleep in a quiet, dark, temperate and well-ventilated environment; Go to bed only when you feel sleepy; Do not force sleep: If, after about 30 minutes, sleep does not come, it is best to leave the room and go relax in another room with dim light; Do relaxing activities, such as reading or listening to soft music, that help you get back to sleep; Avoiding stimulating activities (e.g., work, e-mail, Internet, video games, housework) during the night Avoiding excessive use of stimulants (e.g., coffee, tea, chocolate, nicotine) during the day and abstaining from them several hours before bedtime Avoid using alcohol or drugs to fall asleep; Avoid taking a nap during the day; Avoid intense sports in the late evening as they will have a stimulating effect; Exercise regularly; it helps to get a deeper sleep; Don't look at the clock during the night; it only makes sleep concerns worse. If you can't get to sleep despite these tips, you can try using melatonin available over the counter at the pharmacy to be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before going to sleep. To relieve your current headaches, if you don't have any allergies or particular health problems, you can take Advil 200mg 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours if needed (max 6 tablets per day) Tylenol 500mg 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours if needed (max 8 tablets per day) No problem and have a good evening! David Maurier, Pharmacist

What causes this type of headache? Can my sleeping position cause a headache that lasts into the day? Thank you