“Severe headache with lack of sleep?”
I have been experiencing a serious headache with a loss of sleep for the past week now.
Female | 24 years old
Complaint duration: 1 week
Medications: Paracetamol
Conditions: Severe
2 Answers
SleepMedicineSpecialistSleepMedicineSpecialist
So sorry to hear about your major relentless headache for the last week.
We recommend seeing your primary care physician for a thorough physical exam and be referred to a neurologist and obtain a brain MRI, if indicated, to rule out underlying brain problems. In the meantime, avoid alcohol, cheeses, caffeine is either worsening or improving the headache depending on the timing. Stress does not help and should be avoided andake sure your blood pressure is controlled.
Warm wishes,
Irene and Robert Minkowsky M.D.'s
We recommend seeing your primary care physician for a thorough physical exam and be referred to a neurologist and obtain a brain MRI, if indicated, to rule out underlying brain problems. In the meantime, avoid alcohol, cheeses, caffeine is either worsening or improving the headache depending on the timing. Stress does not help and should be avoided andake sure your blood pressure is controlled.
Warm wishes,
Irene and Robert Minkowsky M.D.'s
Yes sleep deprivation among other sleep disorders can cause headaches
