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Why You Wake Up With a Migraine: 5 Overnight Triggers You May Be Missing
- Podcast
- Migraine Heroes
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- Aug 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1003
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Summary
Have you ever gone to bed feeling fine, only to wake up with a migraine already in progress? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores five hidden overnight factors that may contribute to morning migraine attacks—including disrupted sleep, breathing changes, jaw tension, fasting, and caffeine or medication patterns. You’ll discover: 🌙 Why migraine attacks can begin while you sleep 🌙 How five common overnight triggers may contribute to morning pain 🌙 What the timing and symptoms of your migraine may reveal about its cause Understanding what happens overnight can help you identify patterns, support your body more effectively, and start your day with fewer surprises. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Migraine and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review (Tiseo et al., 2020): This review examines the two-way relationship between migraine and common sleep disorders. Read more here . Insufficient Sleep May Alter Cortical Excitability Near the Migraine Attack (Mykland et al., 2023): This study explores how insufficient sleep may change brain excitability around a migraine attack. Read more here : Circadian Features of Cluster Headache and Migraine (Benkli et al., 2023): This review examines daily and seasonal headache patterns and their links to the circadian clock. Read more here . Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Migraine (Chen et al., 2025): This cohort study found a higher risk of migraine among people with obstructive sleep apnea . Read more here . Improvement of Morning Headache in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (Seo et al., 2023): Morning headaches improved after three months of positive airway pressure therapy. Read more h…