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A member asked:

Some says brain tumor headache are present in the morning upon waking up. other say its not the case. what is right?

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The best way: to know is to follow up with your doctor and have the proper diagnostic test. I see a number of patients with wake up headaches that also have sleep apnea.

Answered 5/13/2014

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