Headache every day on waking - any ideas?

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I'm waking up every day with a headache. This has been happening for ages, but I've no idea what it could be. Have changed my pillow. I don't drink alcohol, not dehydrated. I don't sleep well, suffer from insomnia, but that doesn't seem to equate to a headache every day. Not a tooth grinder.

Just wondered if anyone else has had this and if so, what was the cause of the headaches in your case (if you know)?

How would he know it wouldn't cause a headache?!?!?

Breathing is different at night so if the gas leak gets fixed you'll probably see them go.

Do they go during the day because you've left the house?

Does it go after your first cup of tea or coffee? Before I gave up caffeine I always had a morning headache - it was caffeine withdrawal

It I don't have my usual pair of pillows, the angle at which my neck rests when I sleep can trigger a migraine. Might be worth trying new pillows.

Respectfully, you've drawn your own conclusions which are different to what the dentist is telling you. It's more likely that you are grinding. Go back and talk to the dentist again and try and get to the bottom of it.

Like I said, you wouldn't necessarily be aware if you're grinding in your sleep and it wouldn't necessarily be more than one or two teeth. I only had one cracked tooth that needed a very small filling.

I would try the smaller mouthguard and see if it helps, you might as well. Don't be put off by not being able to get used to it - you need to persist with them. It does help.

@snufkinhat - yes, will get the smaller mouthguard - thanks. Think he could see the panic on my face when he tried to get it in, and I couldn't stop gagging!