I’m somewhat new to hypnic headaches but not migraines or occipital head pain. I’ve had headaches for over 40 years. I’m 76 and still got ‘em.
I diagnosed myself with hypnic from others’ experiences here and a lot online after I started waking every morning about 3 with a headache about a year ago. The headache specialist I now see who confirmed the diagnosis and a need for Indocin also told me I could be having more than one type of headache. This is helpful to know.
I found Indocin to be helpful for the hypnic. I’m a bit worried about long term use. I am doing Botox again. It helps prevent the occipital pain, but I can’t sleep unless I’m almost sitting up. I use Imitrex when a headache occurs in the day. Gel pacs are helpful on my head or around my neck. Just learned that around the carotid artery in your neck helps constrict blood to the head causing throbbing.
We longtime headache patients may very well have different types of headaches. I very much believe that I do. Don’t let a doc tell you what you feel. You know. We can all help each other.