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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Migraines and allergy headaches are not the same. Migraines are caused by triggers that cause the blood vessels in one side of the brain to dilate. You get a one side of the head headache and sometimes visual disturbance called an aura,(partial obstruction of vision or twinkling lights) sometimes muddled thinking and sometimes nausea and the pain is a....whopper.
Sinus clogged and head stopped up from histamines weeping into tissues and causing them to swell, a sort of defense of the body against invaders and pseudo invaders is another issue. Thet is a allergic response or allergy.Taking an antihistamine will help with those kind of issues, but will not help migraines. Minor migraines can be helped by taking an anti-inflammatory pain medication early in the onset. Migraines do frequently occur in the morning too and as stated before on one side of the head. Migraines FEEL like you have eaten ice cream too fast. They REALLY HURT.
I agree with the poster that the best person to ask is a physician because something can be done to alleviate both kinds of pain and you may need more than over the counter help..
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I agree wholeheartedly!
Since you are waking up with them, also consider that the sleep angle of your neck may be a contributing factor. It may helpful to try an alternate sleep position or different pillow now.
You'll benefit to aim for your neck and head to be in neutral/natural alignment to the rest of your frame (as much as is possible) while you sleep.
Hope you feel better soon!