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10 years ago•19 Replies

Hi again can I just ask is it normal to wake up in the morning with a headach? Most mornings it passes in an hour or so sometimes it stays and just gets worse x

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Colours2310 years ago

Not that I know of......but when nurses ask me questions one is always do you get headaches? I say no...but it may be a sign of somthing important,that could be treated.hope this makes sence.

• in reply toColours2310 years ago

Thank you. Makes total sense. I'm seeing doc next week I'll ask him x

Bevvy10 years ago

Am sure this topic has come up before. Can't remember outcome but worth looking through old posts. I have a feeling that not drinking enough water had something to do with it.....

• in reply toBevvy10 years ago

Thank you. I drink a lot of fluid and have fresh water by my bed x

Bevvy10 years ago

Am sure this topic has come up before. Can't remember outcome but worth looking through old posts. I have a feeling that not drinking enough water had something to do with it.....

Mooskie10 years ago

Ii have read that morning headaches with copd could mean too much carbon dioxide being retained in your body. I would speak to my doctor...good luck!

• in reply toMooskie10 years ago

thank you for that. I'm seeing the doc next week x

jabber10 years ago

I'm a CO2 retainer and one of my symptoms was waking with a severe headache which usually disappeared within an hour or so. I believe it can also be a symptom of sleep apnoea (not sure of spelling), so definitely mention your headaches when you see your doctor. If your appointment is a few days away it might be worth making a note each morning of how severe the headache is and how long it lasts.

Good luck with your appointment. Let us know how you get on. Jan

• in reply tojabber10 years ago

Thanks jabber. I'll keep tabs on the heads and let the forum know x

• in reply tojabber10 years ago

Thanks jabber. I'll keep tabs on the heads and let the forum know x

D_avid195410 years ago

I often wake and feel as if I have a hangover but haven't had anything to drink. This is the first time I have seen that this may be down to too much carbon dioxide and will need to mention to my doctor. Thanks

• in reply toD_avid195410 years ago

Same for me x

Puffthemagicdragon10 years ago

Co2 retention headaches are normally in the forehead area. I hope that helps.

10 years ago

It does thanks x

D_avid195410 years ago

If you never had before then it is not normal. Could be just general stuffiness

Offcut10 years ago

I get morning headaches but have suffered headaches most of my life. One of my consultants asked if I had headaches and when I said yes and some are very bad. Just said "Because of the condition "

• in reply toOffcut10 years ago

Yeah its a standard excuse. Thanx though x

bayleyray-uk10 years ago

I have had morning, afternoon, evening and night headaches for many years. I have been tested for carbon dioxide retention but and have been cleared. Since June last year I have been using Ipratropium Bromide Solution in my nebuliser 4 times a day and have found that it has helped to loosen my very sticky (as in practically solid) mucus not only in my lungs but also in my sinuses which has helped cut down my headaches. It might be worth talking to your doctor, it might be that your sinuses' are not draining while you are sleeping.

Of course after years of not being able to breath through my nose because they were always blocked up all hell breaks loose if I either cough or sneeze now, my hubby gets away from me as quickly as possible as the consequences can be dire.

Sue

• in reply tobayleyray-uk10 years ago

Thanks Sue, I dont have a problem breathing through my nose, dont feel congested or anything. just this nagging head which usually passes off after an hour or so x

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