runningshoe Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Many of you kindly responded to a previous post about my week long headache...Well it did go a way and I enjoyed a week headache free. But I have noted a pattern that I would love explained because it makes no sense. When I get a chance to sleep in - sleep late - I wake up with a headache or it starts upon rising. So usually I am up by 6:45 but on days when I get to sleep until 9 or so I have headaches. You would think more sleep would make me feel better. I am sure it is some sort of blood flow issue but it seems counterintuitive. Would love your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXPOTS Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Wow Lina,Same thing happens to me! This only occurs when I get more sleep than usual. I thought the headache could be due to dehydration from not drinking for a longer period of time. However, I recently had a blood volume analysis that showed my blood volume was high (due to adaptation to high levels of exercise per Dr. Levine). Are you on any medications for POTS? I almost feel as though my blood is stagnant when I don't move around for long periods of time. Once I get up and moving around the headache generally goes away until I get my afternoon tension type coat hanger pain and headaches. I have found caffeine actually helps this morning headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellajulz Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Is your blood pressure high? This was happening to me too, but one doc suggested it was my bp being high upon waking, as my bp fluctuates between high and low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlady Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yep I get this too. I feel worse if I sleep in too late. Not really sure why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enko Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 unfortunately same here.. I usually keep a bottle of water next to my bed and drink some when I wake up at night (2-3 or more times) and when I wake up in the morning. I can't really say that it helps about headaches, but at least I don't feel that thirsty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXPOTS Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I also thought it could have been from high blood pressure, but alas it is always normal on waking. That's a good thought though and something to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningshoe Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not bp related. Is a mystery - I will ask my dr next time I speak to him. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I don't know about the rest of you, but I am extremely thirsty in the morning. I think I'll take Enko's idea of keeping water by my bed and drinking it when I wake up during the night, which is usually several times. Being dehydrated can certainly give you a major headache, so drink up!Cheers,jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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