Mathgirl, thank you--I do do that but maybe I havent been doing it for enough time (meaning I did it for maybe 20 seconds)

Melissa.

Yes, I know the feeling. A good trick for when you have a headache is to place your thumbs in the dimples just behind the top of your ears and massage them for 2-3 minutes.

Thank you very much!

Melissa.

Thank you so much for the offer Ali, but right now I don't think I need them.  If I do in the future I'll keep this in the back of my mind and make sure to ask you though.  Thank you,

Melissa.

Ali, I'm pretty sure the headaches are cluster headaches or tension headaches.  Some happen as cluster, sometimes happen as tension.  And I wake up and the headache is piercing at times.  Other times it is the same headache I fell asleep with.  I am on high blood pressure meds and my blood pressure remains stable on those.  But i will try sleeping with my head elevated next time.  Thank you for the advice!

Melissa.

i have this problem too. i get major headache after a nap.