Sleep Apnea Headaches?

atamrowski

I have never been diagnosed with sleep apnea but I am beginning to wonder if my daily morning headaches are as a result. For the past week now, I wake up with a dull headache, usually in the front (sometimes extends to the temples) and I feel "foggy". Like I fully haven't woken up yet. The headache usually lasts throughout the day but will go away if I take a Motrin. Sometimes, not always, I go to bed with one. But it starts all over in the morning once I wake up.

I started the nicotine patch on 2/22 and yes I sleep with it. I get very vivid dreams and often wake up around 3 or 4am. I know this may be disrupting my sleep cycle and perhaps causing the headaches.

I will ask my doctor about this @ my next visit in four weeks after I get my results from my bloodwork to include my TSH and T4 (thyroid) count and my ultrasound on my thyroid.

Or it could be from stress. I'm stressed the F&^% out from my job.

Anyone else get these headaches when they wake up?

Serafimangel

Have you ever had trouble with your sinuses? I never used to have a problem but yeah, going to bed and in the mornings at the front of the skull (sometimes at the back of the head but most people its the front, behind the nose or eyes or a bit above). If it feels like pressure or throbbing it could be your sinuses.

But I'm no doctor, I'm just speaking from experience

markymarrkk

I used to have these all the time, they went away with better habits, I used to binge eat in the evenings, or I'd wake up at 2am and eat. After about 30lbs lost it got way better. Sleep apnea could definitely be a culprit, I'm sort of an expert, one of my product categories that I sell is cpap supplies, filters, tubing and masks.

thecakelocker

Could be bruxism.

JohnnyResets

Do you snore? Dead giveaway for sleep apnea. Your doc can prescribe you a sleep study to be sure.

Candi_land

I'm not a professional, but speaking from my own experiences with sleep apnea it sounds like it could be a possibility. But usually sleep apnea is accompanied by a few other signs such as loud snoring, dry mouth (as if you slept with your mouth open), sleepiness during the day and never feeling quite rested. I used to actually fall asleep during conversations and at the most random moments. The headaches upon waking up were always present but then again I also have problematic sinuses.Also keep in mind since you quit smoking you may just be going through nicotine withdrawal even with the patches.

The only way to tell for sure if it's sleep apnea is to have your doctor refer you to a sleep study for a proper diagnosis.

atamrowski

Thanks Mark!

I want a medical device/supplies job!

Yes I do have some weight to lose, hence why I am here and taking up yoga. I am hoping with weight loss and better eating habits, this can subside.

I do have sinus problems. I'm allergic to dust, pet dander, feather ect. I haven't been sick all season but I have also been waking up with more snot than usually and sometimes bloody. YUCK

RainHoward

I will be very surprised if its not a direct result of the patch.

__RANDY__

I will be very surprised if its not a direct result of the patch.

^^

I had sleep apnea, i got to give back my machine because I lost weight and stopped snoring. Never had any headaches I would associate with SA though.

rell2k13

I'm not a professional, but speaking from my own experiences with sleep apnea it sounds like it could be a possibility. But usually sleep apnea is accompanied by a few other signs such as loud snoring, dry mouth (as if you slept with your mouth open), sleepiness during the day and never feeling quite rested. I used to actually fall asleep during conversations and at the most random moments. The headaches upon waking up were always present but then again I also have problematic sinuses.Also keep in mind since you quit smoking you may just be going through nicotine withdrawal even with the patches.

The only way to tell for sure if it's sleep apnea is to have your doctor refer you to a sleep study for a proper diagnosis.

This was me...My CPAP made all the difference in the world...

MSam1205

I'm not a professional, but speaking from my own experiences with sleep apnea it sounds like it could be a possibility. But usually sleep apnea is accompanied by a few other signs such as loud snoring, dry mouth (as if you slept with your mouth open), sleepiness during the day and never feeling quite rested. I used to actually fall asleep during conversations and at the most random moments. The headaches upon waking up were always present but then again I also have problematic sinuses.Also keep in mind since you quit smoking you may just be going through nicotine withdrawal even with the patches.

The only way to tell for sure if it's sleep apnea is to have your doctor refer you to a sleep study for a proper diagnosis.

This was me...My CPAP made all the difference in the world...

Ditto... this was totally me and I fought it for a couple of years, but my BIPAP makes my life manageable. I'm hoping to be like Randy and lose the machine if I lose the right amout of weight.

Def talk to your Dr. Sleep studies can be done at home now. Sooo much easier than going to the facility, but either way you'll know for sure!

ps Snoring is a huge indicator... What does your family say about you snoring???:grumble: