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What to do about headache & heart racing when i wake up?

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Smoke?: Is your room exposed to carbon monoxide? Your symptoms suggest toxic exposure.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: A headache that is mostly in the morning may be caused by sleep apnea, bruxism, anxiety or depression. In the early morning hours (between 3 and 8 a.m.) our body has its lowest levels of endorphins so most primary headaches may present. See your PCP for consultation, tests and possible referral to a headache specialist.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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