ANCSLEEP BLOG

Chronic migraines and sleep have a complex, often frustrating relationship. For the estimated 4 million Americans who suffer from chronic migraines—defined as having headaches on 15 or more days per month—getting consistent, restful sleep can be both elusive and essential. Sleep can help prevent migraines, yet poor sleep can also trigger them, creating a difficult cycle that’s hard to break.

In this post, we’ll explore how chronic migraines affect sleep, how sleep issues can worsen migraine symptoms, and what you can do to manage both for better overall health.

Do you suffer from migraines, but I have no idea why? Or do you suffer from migraines and have a hard time getting enough rest? Well, did you know that there could be a link between your headaches and you are sleep issues?

Individuals living with migraines are between 2 and 8 times more likely to have sleep problems compared to the general public. If you're able to get better sleep, then that may reduce the severity and duration of your migraines and other headaches. On the flip side, if you're able to find a root to your headache that is related to sleep, then this could lead to better sleep for you. So finding out the link between headaches and sleep can help you reduce your headaches and improve your sleep. Continue reading to find out how headaches and sleep are related.