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I've been having severe headaches when i wake up in the morning but they go away after a few minutes. after that it's on and off headaches. why?
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Sleep apnea?: Morning headaches, particularly when associated with excessive daytime sleepiness can be a sign of sleep apnea. A sleep study can help with this diagnosis. Otherwise, sleep position and mal-alignment of the cervical vertebrae are other potential causes.
Answered 8/16/2014
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