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The results are in. Those of us with migraine and/or chronic headache and/or cluster do, in most cases, also have trouble sleeping. At 82%, it was an overwhelming majority of poll respondents that said they had trouble getting a normal night’s sleep. Although it’s by no means a universal problem, it’s very common. And not [...]
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It’s amazing just how well it seems to work for some people. Particularly those who haven’t been sleeping well, or who have trouble getting to sleep. The trick? Take a hot bath/shower during cold weather, and a cold bath/shower during hot weather. Hot and cold showers have been claimed as the sources of all sorts [...]
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Triptans, a type of abortive drug for migraine, are taken many different ways. Some people use a triptan, and only a triptan, every time they have a migraine attack. Some people alternate with other drugs (due to insurance restrictions or other reasons). Others start with something else, then turn to the triptan. But how you [...]
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Getting a good night’s rest is key to minimizing migraine attacks, cluster headache and many other types of headache as well. In fact, working at improving sleep may be one of the best ways you can fight migraine and headache. Our first Community Question had to do with getting to sleep, and your excellent advice [...]
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You really should get some sleep. The report from Canada is that 1 in 7 of us don’t get enough sleep. That 1 in 7 person has trouble going to sleep almost all the time. And a fifth of those are lucky to catch 5 hours. Canadians who were obese, heavy drinkers and frequent users [...]
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