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A 21-year-old female asked:

I suffer from the delayed sleep phase disorder any shift in time schedule causes a migraine attack and pressure in the head any help to save me pain?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Christopher Wilson
Sleep Medicine 23 years experience
Treat the DSPS: I would try treating the sleep disorder with melatonin or timed light exposure. If that doesn't work a traditional daily migraine preventative med is reasonable.
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Last updated May 12, 2013

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