Poorly head in the morning

[cris r]

Has anyone ever woke in the morning with what I can only describe as a hangover without having a drink. I have been to the doctor a few times and they seem to shrug there shoulders. I have had this for a while I even went to a specialist (costing me quite a lot ) she said wheat intolerance .I changed my diet and it seemed to work for a while, now it is back again. ( so I am back on wheat) Sometimes it is not to bad with mild headache lots of wind, once I am up and about it passes. other times I am physically sick with like a migrane headache and this last til the afternoon then I am fine again. This does not happen offen and it is usually if I have been out for a meal and had one or two drinks. Its a long shot but thought I would ask the question xx

[jen78]

Yep. Have you looked at your sleep positions and patterns?

I looked up things like sleep apnoea and sleep issues associated with disorders like fibromyalgia.

I used to love loads of pillows but tried sleeping much flatter and it made a huge difference.

Are you on any medication or have any conditions like migraines or allergies which could be set off by allergens and such in the bedroom while you are sleeping?

[Ethel]

Open your window a little bit when you go to bed.

[Chickadee]

I agree with Ethel. If I don't have the window open a little bit (yes, even when it's freezing!) I wake up with a headache and feel very stuffy.

[chazza]

I used to wake a lot with sore heads which lasted all day and it turned out it was because I was a tooth grinder.

Do you have any pain in your jaw? Have you been to your dentist recently? They should be able to tell you whether or not you are a grinder

[4getmenot]

Yes I used to get this all the time mainly when I was in my early 20's and used to lay in at weekends. I just get up earlier now. I find that if I sleep in I am ill and in bed for rest of day, so I get up early and have a afternoon nap, jeez I;m old :-) I used be sick alot from it and when I went to docs he didnt really know and suggested it was a withdrawal from coffee as I drink it at work but not weekends???? I agree with ethel though, not about opening windows Brrrr but not having heating on so much as I always get bad sinus problems with the heat which doesnt help the headache. And just red chazzas which is quite interesting because wasnt till I went on my girly hol that they told me I grind my teeth which I never knew.

[LoftyLottie]

This happens to me a lot. I have neck problems and am a tooth grinder too. I suffer from IBS and migraine as well. I always sleep in a cool room with a window open. (OMG I am a wreck!)

In fact most days I wake up with a slight headache and hangover feeling - it would be lovely to wake up feeling bright and refreshed!! Some days the headaches are intolerable, but by afternoon I am fine.

[LoftyLottie]

Would agree with 4get about getting up early. I am definitely worse if I stay in bed.

[whiskeysheri]

I get the same thing if I am dehydrated. It happens if I have a lay-in or if I haven't had enough water the day before.

[LoftyLottie]

I have found that having a drink of hot water with a couple of slices of lemon and some honey seems to make me sleep better and wake up feeling better too. Have been trying it this week. This might back up Whiskey's dehydration answer.

[cris r]

Many thanks for your answers. Most of your suggestions I already do. I never sleep in, I am an early riser . I nearly always sleep well, my bedroom is never over heated, and I dont think I tooth grind ,at least my husband does not complain. I will try sleeping without my pillow and see if it makes any difference. I have always felt it was some kind of food intolerance but which food? Thanks again xx

[puzzled54]

Try a non allergy pillow, I used to wake up and spend an hour or so sneezing and blowing my nose, the new pillow has made a big difference. I know you don't have the same, but it could be worth trying.