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Let's talk pillows

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betsy70690
betsy70690

I frequently wake up with a headache. Behind the eyes, or temples, or back of head. I've tried different pillows, thinking somehow the way I sleep must contribute to these. It is rare I don't wake up with some sort of headache. Looking for suggestions on what type pillow works best for you? Do your headaches go away if you get up right away, eat something, go through a nasal treatment of some kind for allergies? Just asking for ideas.

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  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 betsy70690

    Posted

    I take an allergy med..doesn't really work and YES a pillow makes a really HUGE deal.

    It took me years to find one...I googled pillows about a month ago and took a pillow TEST.

    I bought a "foam" pillow.  They make all different kinds and I have had a really heavy one in the past that I could not "manage"...I couldn't flip it...I couldn't move it when changing the bed...it cost me about 90 dollars too.

    So, I went to Kohls - and I bought a foam pillow..their brand....about 40 dollars..light weight...for a "side sleeper".  

    I have never slept better and I wake up with NO headaches.

    I too was waking up with headaches EVERYDAY...and in the middle of the night.

  • margaret22116
    margaret22116 betsy70690

    Posted

    hi, I often read your posts about migraine and I think that you may have auto immune issues underpinning it. If you have daily headaches like that I would consider it and have it ruled out. I speak as someone who had years of it and on treatment now with no migraine or headaches for more than 3 years. x
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