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Cypress, TX

I had oral surgery on Friday and have been sleeping a lot to recover from it. I woke up around 6:00 this morning with a migraine. Can oversleeping trigger migraines?

November 17, 2024 (edited)
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Members confirmed that oversleeping can indeed trigger migraines, with several sharing that disruptions in sleep patterns—whether too much,... Read more

Members confirmed that oversleeping can indeed trigger migraines, with several sharing that disruptions in sleep patterns—whether too much, too little, or irregular schedules—are common migraine triggers for them. Many community members described personal experiences, including migraines from sedation-related oversleeping after surgery, insomnia lasting up to 72 hours, and waking with severe migraines after unusually deep or prolonged sleep. A recurring theme was the challenge of finding the right sleep balance and supporting each other through recovery.

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Yes, oversleeping can trigger migraines. According to my knowledge base, sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleep overload are all widely accepted as factors that contribute to migraine attacks. It's important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help manage migraine symptoms. If you find that oversleeping is Show Full Answer

Yes, oversleeping can trigger migraines. According to my knowledge base, sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleep overload are all widely accepted as factors that contribute to migraine attacks. It's important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help manage migraine symptoms. If you find that oversleeping is triggering your migraines, try to establish a regular sleep routine and aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night.

November 17, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Brent, when you have these questions, you can always ask me directly. I'm here for you.

November 18, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I have found that when/if I get a lot of sleep at one time (over 10 hours) and it is a deep sleep I wake with a blinding migraine. Those migraines are the worst ones I have ever experienced pain wise.

August 8, 2025
A MyMigraineTeam Member

They just want to wait a few more weeks to make sure everything healed before doing my crown. Already scheduled my next appointment for January 9th. I have a migraine from the drilling from the appointment, though. Got in to see my neurologist (virtual) this afternoon. He increased my Aimovig to 140mg.

December 9, 2024 (edited)
A MyMigraineTeam Member

It's not letting me 'like' or 'hug' these messages. I pray your increase in Aimovig helps and your next dentist appointment goes well! Happy Holidays! ☃️

December 16, 2024

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