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Why do i get headaches and have trouble sleeping at night?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia/headaches: Can mean several things, from tension headache to medical such as medications/hormones/alcohol/thyroid. Etc. To neurological such as migraines. Consult your primary care physician for workup.

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Answered 8/22/2012

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Sleep disorder: Check to make sure you don't have low oxygen at night or sleep apnea. Make sure your blood pressure is ok and see a sleep specialist.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/1/2012

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