Question 1

1.head tightness in the side or back  2.lump in throat feeling sometime 3.one nostril clogged alternative no heartburn could it be gastro problem !

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Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems among other things. See a doctor to get checked out so you can get som ehelp for your headaches.

Question 2

my girlfriend has been sick for nine months. she complains of lumps on her head, tightness of her throat, difficulty breathing, stiff neck. why?

Accepted Answer

Time for a visit: This spectrum of symptoms deserves a full history/physical & appropriate testing by someone who knows the patient. Try to schedule a workup within the next week with her doc so the evaluation can begin to track down the issues involved.

Question 3

a while now iv been getting head tightness/aching/burning/pins and needles sensations. all to the left side of my head on the scalp area. local doctors think migraine. 
only recently started feeling a cold wet sensation (same side). 
neck aches too?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  Wish you good health!

Question 4

i have a head tightness which started 5 months ago mostly in the middle or back of the skull it less now but still annoys me could it be a nerve damag?

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Muscle tension: When muscles go into spasm you can have the tightness feeling in your temples which is easy to diagnose and treat. No nerve damage more than likely.

Question 5

my gi said i have gerd does it cause head tightness too because he said it does ? and can it effect a nerve in the back of my head ?

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Not: I do t know  of gerd causing head tightness or affecting nerves in the back of you head. Please get a evans opinion. www.drlugo.com.

Question 6

feeling of numbness in limbs, headache in back if head, tightness&sharp pain in chest, feeling very off...what is up with me, little worried?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Anytime you experience numbness, especially with headaches, you need to go to the er now. Feel better!

Question 7

prickly heat or allergic reaction to opiate painkiller? - painful burning sensation over whole body & face, dry mouth, tight dry throat, racing heart.

Accepted Answer

See below: Sounds a like reaction.  Call your prescribing physician and let them know.

Question 8

what can i do to address chronic head tightness and vision problems?

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See below: These are symtoms that need to be evaluated thoroughly your physician.  He/she will be able to discuss his/her findings and suggest a plan.

Question 9

head tightness feeling dizzy. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cervicocranial synd: You should be eval for any neck causes such as arthritis triggering a muscle-contraction tension headache.  If you are having vertigo see your ear doctor.

Question 10

can anxiety cause fatigue and head tightness?

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Yes it can!: Anxiety can cause a wide variety of uncomfortable physical sensations.  It is not uncommon for people with problematic anxiety to experience fatigue and muscle tension.  When people have excessive anxiety and worry they may develop tightness in the muscles of the head and neck. Meditation and exercise/movement are some home treatments.

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1.head tightness in the side or back 2.lump in throat feeling sometime 3.one nostril clogged alternative no heartburn could it be gastro problem !

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My girlfriend has been sick for nine months. she complains of lumps on her head, tightness of her throat, difficulty breathing, stiff neck. why?

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A while now iv been getting head tightness/aching/burning/pins and needles sensations. all to the left side of my head on the scalp area. local doctors think migraine. only recently started feeling a cold wet sensation (same side). neck aches too?

A member asked:

I have a head tightness which started 5 months ago mostly in the middle or back of the skull it less now but still annoys me could it be a nerve damag?

A member asked:

My gi said i have gerd does it cause head tightness too because he said it does ? and can it effect a nerve in the back of my head ?

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Feeling of numbness in limbs, headache in back if head, tightness&sharp pain in chest, feeling very off...what is up with me, little worried?

A member asked:

Prickly heat or allergic reaction to opiate painkiller? - painful burning sensation over whole body & face, dry mouth, tight dry throat, racing heart.

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What can i do to address chronic head tightness and vision problems?

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Head tightness feeling dizzy. what should i do?

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Can anxiety cause fatigue and head tightness?

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