But first, a look at why they happen in the first place.
Why do I wake up with migraine symptoms?
There are a few things that might be triggering your early-morning headaches, saysDr.

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If you cant fall asleep, you cant get enough sleep.
What lifestyle changes relieve symptoms and side effects of morning migraines?
In some cases, you may be advised to switch birth control methods.

(Hormonalbirth controlsuch as some oral contraceptivescan improveorexacerbate migraine symptoms.)
That said, its also important to listen to your body in the moment, saysDr.
Rashmi Halker Singh, associate professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic.
What migraine treatment options are best?
Dr. Pace starts recommending healthy lifestyle changes and goes from there.
When should I seek medical help?
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