Migraines and sleep problems
July 25, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
There’s no denying that one surefire way to not be able to fall asleep is to have a massive headache or some of the other symptoms of migraine (nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to touch, for example).
According to a study published in the journal Headache, researchers found that people with migraines have 2.5 times higher rate than those without migraines of not getting enough sleep, a 3 times higher rate of not being able to fall asleep easily, and a 4.3 times higher rate of having nightmares once they are asleep.
You can read more about the study here: Sleep problems not solely related to anxiety and depression in migraine patients
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Not only do Migraines make it difficult to sleep, but sleep disruptions often trigger Migraines. It can become quite a vicious cycle!
Be well,
MJ