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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa003.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firouziansleep.com/blog/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firouziansleep.com/blog/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/","crawl_time":1775545950,"first_indexed_time":1651091881,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,firouziansleep!www,\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/ s443","src_root_hash":"12385956198765192403","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Can Sleep Apnea Cause Morning Headaches? (6 Other Possible Reasons)","meta_descriptions":["If you wake up in the morning with a migraine headache, it could be caused by a number of reasons, including sleep apnea."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to content\nCall Now:\n(614) 683-4640\nHome\nAbout\nServices\nSleep Apnea\nSnoring\nHeadaches and Migraines\nMyofunctional Therapy\nView All Services\nTestimonials\nBlog\nContact\nPatient Referral Form\n(614) 683-4640\nCall Today!\n(614) 683-4640\n7 Causes That Might Be Behind Your Morning Headaches\nMany people see sleep as one of the best home headache remedies. Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a\nheadache in the morning\ncan be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches.\nThis isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus\nsleep dentist\nDr. Mike Firouzian can help.\nInsomnia\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless.\nThis leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list.\nAnxiety or Depression\nPeople with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression.\nIn addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including\nsleep apnea\n.\nMedications\nMany medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better.\nAnother problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches.\nAlcohol Use\nSome people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to\nsnoring\nand sleep apnea.\nIn addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns.\nMuscle Strain\nSleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head.\nOccasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you.\nTMJ and Bruxism\nTemporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo.\nPeople also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an\noral appliance\ncan help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and\/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches.\nSleep Apnea\nSleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep.\nCheck out\nsymptoms of sleep apnea\n. If you have several of these symptoms, talk to a Columbus, OH, sleep dentist about getting tested or finding an effective, convenient treatment.\nSleep Apnea Treatment in Columbus, OH\nIf you suspect that sleep apnea might be behind your morning headaches, let Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian help. We can get you tested for sleep apnea and recommend a comfortable, convenient way to treat sleep apnea without CPAP.\nPlease call\n(614) 683-4640\nor\nuse our online contact form\nto request an appointment at our office in the Crosswoods neighborhood of Columbus near Worthington.\nBy\nDr. Firouzian\n|\nSleep Apnea\n,\nTMJ\n|\nShare This Story!\nFacebook\nX\nEmail\nPage load link\nGo to Top","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/#content)\n\n[![Firouzian Sleep Wellness Logo](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Firouzian-Sleep-Wellness-Logo-White-Long-min-e1612542693306.png) ![Firouzian Sleep Wellness Logo](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI3MyIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4OSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDczIDg5Ij48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjY2ZkNGRiIi8+PC9zdmc+)](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/)\n\nCall Now:\n\n[(614) 683-4640](tel:6146834640)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/about-dr-firouzian\/)\n- [Services](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/services\/)\n  - [Sleep Apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/sleep-apnea\/)\n  - [Snoring](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/snoring\/)\n  - [Headaches and Migraines](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/headaches-and-migraines\/)\n  - [Myofunctional Therapy](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/myofunctional-therapy\/)\n  - [View All Services](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/services\/)\n- [Testimonials](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/testimonials\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/contact\/)\n  - [Patient Referral Form](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patientReferral2.pdf)\n- > [(614) 683-4640](<tel:(614) 683-4640>)\n  \n  > [Call Today\\!](<tel:(614) 683-4640>)\n  [(614) 683-4640](tel:6146834640)\n\n[![Firouzian Sleep Wellness logo](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27341%27%20height%3D%27100%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20341%20100%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27341%27%20height%3D%27100%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/)\n\n# 7 Causes That Might Be Behind Your Morning Headaches\nMany people see sleep as one of the best home headache remedies. Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a [headache in the morning](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/headaches-and-migraines\/) can be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches.\n\nThis isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus [sleep dentist](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/about-dr-firouzian\/) Dr. Mike Firouzian can help.\n\n![woman sitting in bed with a headache](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Firouzian-Columbus-Morning-Headaches.jpg)\n\n## Insomnia\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless.\n\nThis leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list.\n\n## Anxiety or Depression\nPeople with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression.\n\nIn addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/sleep-apnea\/).\n\n## Medications\nMany medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better.\n\nAnother problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches.\n\n## Alcohol Use\nSome people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to [snoring](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/snoring\/) and sleep apnea.\n\nIn addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns.\n\n## Muscle Strain\nSleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head.\n\nOccasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you.\n\n## TMJ and Bruxism\nTemporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo.\n\nPeople also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an [oral appliance](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/oral-appliance-therapy\/) can help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and\/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches.\n\n## Sleep Apnea\nSleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep.\n\nCheck out [symptoms of sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/sleep-apnea-symptoms-diagnosis\/). 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Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a [headache in the morning](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/headaches-and-migraines\/) can be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches.\n\nThis isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus [sleep dentist](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/about-dr-firouzian\/) Dr. Mike Firouzian can help.\n\n![woman sitting in bed with a headache](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Firouzian-Columbus-Morning-Headaches.jpg)\n\n## Insomnia\nInsomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless.\n\nThis leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list.\n\n## Anxiety or Depression\nPeople with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression.\n\nIn addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including [sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/sleep-apnea\/).\n\n## Medications\nMany medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better.\n\nAnother problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches.\n\n## Alcohol Use\nSome people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to [snoring](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/snoring\/) and sleep apnea.\n\nIn addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns.\n\n## Muscle Strain\nSleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head.\n\nOccasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you.\n\n## TMJ and Bruxism\nTemporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo.\n\nPeople also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an [oral appliance](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/oral-appliance-therapy\/) can help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and\/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches.\n\n## Sleep Apnea\nSleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep.\n\nCheck out [symptoms of sleep apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/sleep-apnea-symptoms-diagnosis\/). If you have several of these symptoms, talk to a Columbus, OH, sleep dentist about getting tested or finding an effective, convenient treatment.\n\n## Sleep Apnea Treatment in Columbus, OH\nIf you suspect that sleep apnea might be behind your morning headaches, let Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian help. We can get you tested for sleep apnea and recommend a comfortable, convenient way to treat sleep apnea without CPAP.\n\nPlease call [(614) 683-4640](tel:6146834640) or [use our online contact form](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/contact\/) to request an appointment at our office in the Crosswoods neighborhood of Columbus near Worthington.\n\nBy [Dr. Firouzian](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/author\/blogger\/ \"Posts by Dr. Firouzian\")\\|[Sleep Apnea](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/c\/sleep-apnea\/), [TMJ](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/c\/tmj\/)\\|\n\n#### Share This Story\\!\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firouziansleep.com%2Fblog%2F7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches%2F&t=7%20Causes%20That%20Might%20Be%20Behind%20Your%20Morning%20Headaches \"Facebook\")[X](https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firouziansleep.com%2Fblog%2F7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches%2F&text=7%20Causes%20That%20Might%20Be%20Behind%20Your%20Morning%20Headaches \"X\")[Email](mailto:?body=https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/&subject=7%20Causes%20That%20Might%20Be%20Behind%20Your%20Morning%20Headaches \"Email\")\n\n[Page load link](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/)\n\n[![Home](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/plugins\/pimg-useful-shortcodes-functions\/assets\/images\/Icon-Home-H135.png)](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/)\n\n[![Book](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/plugins\/pimg-useful-shortcodes-functions\/assets\/images\/Icon-Schedule-H135.png)](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/book-appt\/)\n\n[![Call Us](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/plugins\/pimg-useful-shortcodes-functions\/assets\/images\/Icon-Contact-H135.png)](tel:6146834640)\n\n[![Find Us](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/plugins\/pimg-useful-shortcodes-functions\/assets\/images\/Icon-Map-H135.png)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/Firouzian+Sleep+Wellness,+1+E+Campus+View+Blvd,+Columbus,+OH+43235\/@40.1178181,-83.0170512,17z\/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8838f39bd54994b7:0x783b34b0af1778e0!2m2!1d-83.0148625!2d40.1178181!3e0)\n\n[![Menu](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/x\/lc-content\/plugins\/pimg-useful-shortcodes-functions\/assets\/images\/Icon-Menu-H135.png)](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/)\n\n[Go to Top](https:\/\/www.firouziansleep.com\/blog\/7-causes-that-might-be-behind-your-morning-headaches\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to content Call Now: (614) 683-4640 Home About Services Sleep Apnea Snoring Headaches and Migraines Myofunctional Therapy View All Services Testimonials Blog Contact Patient Referral Form (614) 683-4640 Call Today! (614) 683-4640 7 Causes That Might Be Behind Your Morning Headaches Many people see sleep as one of the best home headache remedies. Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a headache in the morning can be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches. This isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian can help. Insomnia Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless. This leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list. Anxiety or Depression People with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression. In addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including sleep apnea . Medications Many medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better. Another problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches. Alcohol Use Some people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to snoring and sleep apnea. In addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns. Muscle Strain Sleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head. Occasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you. TMJ and Bruxism Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo. People also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an oral appliance can help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches. Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep. Check out symptoms of sleep apnea . If you have several of these symptoms, talk to a Columbus, OH, sleep dentist about getting tested or finding an effective, convenient treatment. Sleep Apnea Treatment in Columbus, OH If you suspect that sleep apnea might be behind your morning headaches, let Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian help. We can get you tested for sleep apnea and recommend a comfortable, convenient way to treat sleep apnea without CPAP. 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Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a [headache in the morning](https://www.firouziansleep.com/headaches-and-migraines/) can be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches. This isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus [sleep dentist](https://www.firouziansleep.com/about-dr-firouzian/) Dr. Mike Firouzian can help. ![woman sitting in bed with a headache](https://www.firouziansleep.com/x/lc-content/uploads/2022/04/Firouzian-Columbus-Morning-Headaches.jpg) ## Insomnia Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless. This leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list. ## Anxiety or Depression People with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression. In addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including [sleep apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/sleep-apnea/). ## Medications Many medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better. Another problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches. ## Alcohol Use Some people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to [snoring](https://www.firouziansleep.com/snoring/) and sleep apnea. In addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns. ## Muscle Strain Sleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head. Occasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you. ## TMJ and Bruxism Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo. People also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an [oral appliance](https://www.firouziansleep.com/oral-appliance-therapy/) can help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches. ## Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep. Check out [symptoms of sleep apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/sleep-apnea-symptoms-diagnosis/). If you have several of these symptoms, talk to a Columbus, OH, sleep dentist about getting tested or finding an effective, convenient treatment. ## Sleep Apnea Treatment in Columbus, OH If you suspect that sleep apnea might be behind your morning headaches, let Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian help. We can get you tested for sleep apnea and recommend a comfortable, convenient way to treat sleep apnea without CPAP. Please call [(614) 683-4640](tel:6146834640) or [use our online contact form](https://www.firouziansleep.com/contact/) to request an appointment at our office in the Crosswoods neighborhood of Columbus near Worthington. By [Dr. Firouzian](https://www.firouziansleep.com/blog/author/blogger/ "Posts by Dr. Firouzian")\\|[Sleep Apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/c/sleep-apnea/), [TMJ](https://www.firouziansleep.com/c/tmj/)\\| #### Share This Story\! 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Headache in the afternoon? Take a nap. Headache in the evening? Go to bed early. But what do you do when sleep seems to be causing headaches? Waking up with a [headache in the morning](https://www.firouziansleep.com/headaches-and-migraines/) can be hard to deal with. It makes already challenging mornings that much more difficult. Unfortunately, many people in the Columbus, OH, area experience morning headaches. This isn’t surprising given that there are many potential reasons why you might wake up with a headache in the morning. If you are looking for help with morning headaches, Columbus [sleep dentist](https://www.firouziansleep.com/about-dr-firouzian/) Dr. Mike Firouzian can help. ![woman sitting in bed with a headache](https://www.firouziansleep.com/x/lc-content/uploads/2022/04/Firouzian-Columbus-Morning-Headaches.jpg) ## Insomnia Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you might have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. As a result of insomnia, you might not get as much sleep as you need overnight. Plus, what sleep you do get is likely to be restless. This leads to sleep deprivation, which can cause headaches. Talking to your doctor can help you determine whether you have insomnia or if you might be having difficulty sleeping for other reasons: stress, poor sleep hygiene, distraction, or another cause on this list. ## Anxiety or Depression People with mood disorders like anxiety and depression are more likely to experience migraines. The more common your migraines, the more likely you are to experience mood disorders. This includes both anxiety and depression. In addition to being associated with migraines, anxiety and depression can interfere with your sleep. The less sleep you get, the more likely you will wake with headaches. Of course, anxiety and depression might themselves be symptoms of other conditions, including [sleep apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/sleep-apnea/). ## Medications Many medications come with side effects like sleep disturbance. If you start a new medication and start having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about it. It’s possible that you might be able to get a different formula that helps you sleep better. Another problem with medications is overnight withdrawal. For many medications, the period overnight is the longest time between doses. This may cause your medication to wear off or reduce in concentration to the point that you develop headaches. Talk to your doctor about the overnight dosage and whether you can get a longer-lasting dosage to avoid morning headaches. ## Alcohol Use Some people think that having alcohol before bed is a good way to get to sleep. Unfortunately, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it can also disrupt your sleep, meaning that you get less quality sleep. It can also contribute to [snoring](https://www.firouziansleep.com/snoring/) and sleep apnea. In addition, alcohol can dehydrate you, and overuse of alcohol can lead to hangovers. Hangovers are likely partly related to dehydration, but we’re not entirely sure of their cause. This is why there’s no reliable hangover cure. However, if hangover headaches significantly impair you on a regular basis, try changing your alcohol consumption patterns. ## Muscle Strain Sleeping in an awkward position can strain your neck muscles. This can lead not only to neck pain but to headaches. Strained muscles in the neck often contribute to strained muscles in the head because these muscles all work together to support your head. Occasional muscle strain happens to everyone. If you get headaches regularly, it’s worth considering your pillow to see if it’s negatively affecting your spine alignment. Soft pillows might not provide enough support for side sleepers. On the other hand, hard, thick pillows can put the head and neck up too high for back sleepers. Try using different pillows to find one that really works for you. ## TMJ and Bruxism Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) contribute to many headaches. These headaches could be linked to muscle strain because your jaw is constantly clenching to attempt to get into a comfortable position. This can lead to tension headaches. TMJ is also linked to migraines because it impacts the trigeminal nerve, a key trigger point for migraines that also controls your jaw muscles. Watch for other TMJ symptoms like jaw soreness, tooth damage, ear pain, stuffy ears, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo. People also clench and grind their teeth for other reasons at night. Stress, for example, might make you grind your teeth overnight, leading to painful headaches in the morning. Plus, people with sleep apnea often clench and grind their teeth to try to hold their airway open. Often an [oral appliance](https://www.firouziansleep.com/oral-appliance-therapy/) can help hold your jaw in a comfortable position and/or protect your teeth and jaws to reduce headaches. ## Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops at night. It stops long enough that your brain has to awaken at least enough to resume breathing. This can cause headaches in part because your brain is experiencing repeated incidents of oxygen deprivation as well as sleep deprivation. It might happen hundreds of times a night, preventing you from ever reaching deep, restorative sleep. Check out [symptoms of sleep apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/sleep-apnea-symptoms-diagnosis/). If you have several of these symptoms, talk to a Columbus, OH, sleep dentist about getting tested or finding an effective, convenient treatment. ## Sleep Apnea Treatment in Columbus, OH If you suspect that sleep apnea might be behind your morning headaches, let Columbus sleep dentist Dr. Mike Firouzian help. We can get you tested for sleep apnea and recommend a comfortable, convenient way to treat sleep apnea without CPAP. Please call [(614) 683-4640](tel:6146834640) or [use our online contact form](https://www.firouziansleep.com/contact/) to request an appointment at our office in the Crosswoods neighborhood of Columbus near Worthington. By [Dr. Firouzian](https://www.firouziansleep.com/blog/author/blogger/ "Posts by Dr. Firouzian")\\|[Sleep Apnea](https://www.firouziansleep.com/c/sleep-apnea/), [TMJ](https://www.firouziansleep.com/c/tmj/)\\| #### Share This Story\! 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