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What Causes Disorientation And Migraine Headaches Upon Having Sound Sleep?
I have trouble waking up from sleep. If I sleep for more than 8 hours at a time, I have trouble understanding what s going on around me and if my alarm clock sounds, I don t perceive it as wake up , and not even as something alarming. It just exists, and I don t know what to do. Last night I went to sleep at 11:30pm. I was unable to wake up until 3:00pm the next day when my friend woke me up. As a kid I used to have trouble sleeping, and I would often stay up late reading to occupy the time. I wouldn t be able to sleep for more than 6 hours at a time. Eventually I was able to get normal amounts of sleep with no issues -- then this started happening. It usually only happens on the weekend because I don t have a reason to wake up super early, and no one else is waking me up. During the week, I have an alarm and someone to ask me if I m ready to leave, and I go to bed before 10-10:30. When I do finally wake up, I have a piercing migraine in my temples.
Wed, 18 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have disorientation and migraine headaches upon having sound sleep . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tumor , migraine its self , ear problem like meniere's disease and sinusitis .
I would suggest you to avoid bending forward , drink green tea with ginger thrice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also avoid bright light or noisy environment . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination of ear with otoscope and rotatory chair test .
The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bruxism , so also consult dentist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may give night guard for the time being . Also do relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation .
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin for sinusitis or ear infection , antiemetic drug along with Meniett Device . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist in case of problem related to head .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have disorientation and migraine headaches upon having sound sleep . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like tumor , migraine its self , ear problem like meniere's disease and sinusitis .
I would suggest you to avoid bending forward , drink green tea with ginger thrice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also avoid bright light or noisy environment . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination of ear with otoscope and rotatory chair test .
The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bruxism , so also consult dentist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may give night guard for the time being . Also do relaxing exercises like yoga and meditation .
Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin for sinusitis or ear infection , antiemetic drug along with Meniett Device . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist in case of problem related to head .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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