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Wakeing up with headaches,any thoughts?

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Elusivebutterfly Sat 14-Feb-26 10:34:25

I wake up with a headache if I haven't slept well or enough.

Gran22boys Sat 14-Feb-26 08:59:15

Too much reading or TV? Bedroom too warm. Poor light. Dehydration. Tiredness. All those reasons give me a headache.

dogsmother Sat 14-Feb-26 08:42:06

I do too, but it is mild, always suffered migraine and on meds for same. Mine always clears quickly but is always worse if I fail to keep window open a crack.
Sorry not to offer solution or advise on anything more.

RosiesMawagain Sat 14-Feb-26 08:41:18

Lots of very credible suggestions here- my immediate reaction was dehydration or possibly blocked sinuses (or a sinus infection) or your pillow and sleeping position.
Some swear by sleeping with the bedroom windows open, others, closed, but as long as the room is well aired during the day it should be a matter of choice.
Are these headaches the lingering “gnawing” sort or sharp and severe? Do they pass after your first TIB?
If you have tried all the things suggested and the headaches continue, especially if they get worse, it is always wise to seek medical advice, even if only to put your mind at rest.

ROMILO Sat 14-Feb-26 08:33:45

I had a similar problem with the addition of a mild sore throat every winter. I bought a carbon monoxide monitor, no problem there. It turned out to be the ever increasing number of woodburning stoves in the area. Every winter now I seal my bedroom window with tape and run an air purifier overnight and have not had the problem since.

Bassoues Sat 14-Feb-26 08:16:35

Blocked sinuses?

petra Sat 14-Feb-26 07:39:30

Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm. If not, buy one.
Cheap as chips.

NotAGran55 Sat 14-Feb-26 07:28:13

Too much beer in Wetherspoons 🤷🏻‍♀️?

Astitchintime Sat 14-Feb-26 07:25:26

I suggest that it is either dehydration, which is easily remedied or your sleeping position, so perhaps have a look at your pillows…….are they right for you? Do they need replacing?

teabagwoman Sat 14-Feb-26 07:18:00

How severe are your headaches? Do they clear once you are up
and about? Are you nauseous?

LucyAnna5 Sat 14-Feb-26 07:09:42

Teeth grinding?

Fallingstar Sat 14-Feb-26 07:06:15

I would suggest dehydration as another poster has done, especially if your heating is on at night producing a warm dry environment and if you mouth breathe when asleep. Take a full glass of water to bed and whenever you wake for the loo etc have a drink.

Ashcombe Sat 14-Feb-26 07:03:22

Is your bedroom too warm during the night? I hope you soon find some relief.

M0nica Sat 14-Feb-26 06:58:34

Migraine?

mum2three Sat 14-Feb-26 04:52:26

Could be dehydration. Do you feel better after you've had a drink?

mae13 Sat 14-Feb-26 04:31:40

I've recently seen advertisements for spectacles that claim to reduce the strain of glare from screens - not sunglasses, but look like standard specs.

Windows not being open? Well if you must, especially if you fancy a spot of pneumonia.

Don't.

Otherwise, all that springs to mind is Co-codamol, the strongest painkiller legally available over-the-counter.

After that, it looks like a job for the GP.

infoman Sat 14-Feb-26 04:15:49

Computer not used quite a few hours before bed time.

Could it be reading in not very bright light
Mattress pillows sheets duvet carpets, windows not being open? Any thoughts most welcome.

Two scans were conducted but no conclusive results.