Migraine Heroes

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Sleep and migraine are closely tied. Too little sleep, too much, a late night or a broken one can all make an attack more likely, and many people wake up with a migraine already underway.

These episodes cover the types of poor sleep linked to migraine, why mornings can be the worst time, and what members changed when shift work, a new baby or insomnia kept disrupting their nights.

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How To Manage Migraines When Night Shifts & Baby or Partner Wake-Ups Ruin Your Sleep

How To Manage Migraines When Night Shifts & Baby or Partner Wake-Ups Ruin Your Sleep

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What happens when your baby wakes you multiple times a night… or your work schedule constantly disrupts your sleep—and suddenly your migraines become harder to manage? In this episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the powerful connection between broken sleep and migraine attacks. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, healthcare worker, or shift worker, you’ll learn why disrupted sleep affects the migraine brain so deeply—and what you can realistically do to support your nervous system. You’ll discover: 🌙 How disrupted sleep impacts your brain, stress hormones, and migraine threshold 🌙 Practical ways to support your nervous system even when your nights are unpredictable 🌙 A simple daily adjustment that can help your body recover faster from broken sleep cycles This episode blends neuroscience and practical lifestyle strategies to help you better understand your body and reduce overwhelm during demanding seasons of life. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on [migraineheroes.com](https://www.migraineheroes.com) **References:** - **Why We Sleep (Walker, 2017): **This book explores the science of sleep and its profound impact on brain function, emotional wellbeing, physical health, learning, and longevity. _Read more[ here](https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/why-we-sleep-9780141983769)_. - **Sleep and Brain Waste Clearance (Xie et al., 2013):** This landmark study shows that sleep promotes the clearance of metabolic waste products from the brain, supporting the idea that sleep plays a critical role in brain restoration and neurological health. _Read more [here](https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1241224)._ - **Sleep and Migraine (Rains, 2018):** This paper reviews how comorbid sleep disorders should be assessed and treated in people with migraine. _Read more [here](https://europepmc.org/article/MED/30095163)._ - **Headache and Sleep (Kelman & Rains, 2005):** This study examines sleep patterns and sleep complaints in a large clinical sample of migraineurs. _Read more [here](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15985108/)._ - **Melatonin and Migraine Prevention (Gonçalves et al., 2016):** This randomized clinical trial compares melatonin 3 mg, amitriptyline 25 mg, and placebo for migraine prevention. _Read more [here.](https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/87/10/1127)_ **Disclaimer**: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for providing medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions. For women, men, and children who suffer from migraine disease, Migraine Heroes is your go-to resource for understanding, managing, and overcoming migraine attacks. We cover all types of migraines and related headaches, including primary and secondary migraines, chronic migraines, and cluster migraines. We dive deep into the complexities of migraine with aura and migraine without aura, as well as rarer forms like hemiplegic migraine, retinal migraine, and acephalgic migraine (silent migraine). Our discussions also extend to cervicogenic headaches, ice pick headaches, and pressure headaches, which often mimic migraine or contribute to overall migraine burden.

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