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Review
. 2012 Nov;30(4):1285-98.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2012.08.014.

Sleep-related headaches

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Review

Sleep-related headaches

Jeanetta C Rains et al. Neurol Clin. 2012 Nov.

Abstract

Irrespective of diagnosis, chronic daily, morning, or "awakening" headache patterns are soft signs of a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea headache may emerge de novo or may present as an exacerbation of cluster, migraine, tension-type, or other headache. Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder in chronic migraine and tension-type headache, and increases risk for depression and anxiety. Sleep disturbance (e.g., sleep loss, oversleeping, schedule shift) is an acute headache trigger for migraine and tension-type headache. Snoring and sleep disturbance are independent risk factors for progression from episodic to chronic headache.

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