Question 1

half of my head goes numb when i lay down. why could this be happening?

Accepted Answer

NERVE COMPRESSION: You could be having greater occipital nerve compression. See a neurologist or pain  practioner.

Question 2

when i am in a semi laying position the back pf my head goes numb and then gets very cold?

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See your doctor: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 3

sitting down makes my head go numb and makes me feel dizzy. is this vertigo?

Accepted Answer

No: Vertigo imples spinning.  Either the room spins or you spin.

Question 4

the back of my head goes numb and i have blured vision and the back of  my head cracks all the time it feels like presure on my brain at the back?

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Headache disorder: You may very well have a headache disorder of some type.  I would recommend that you seek out a headache specialist and begin tracking your episodes.  Once there is a good diagnosis then, treatment options become much clearer.  If you'd like to chat:  www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi   Key Code: PDXFNR

Question 5

when i sleep the back of my head goes numb. does this cause brain damage? lack of blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Nerve Compression: Likely you are compressing your occipital nerve, particularly if lying on your back causes the symptom. The numbness in the back of your head may be on one side or both.  Repositioning to take pressure off the nerves should lead to slow return of sensation. Compression of this nerve will not affect brain function. If you are unsure, or your symptoms seem different from this, consult your doctor.

Question 6

i have had horrible headaches past few days and at some points my head will go numb. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No.: You need to be seen by a doctor to look at possible causes. If this is "the worst headache of your life", and you have no prior history of frequent headaches, to ER

Question 7

what to do if i hit my head, i think i'm having personality changes, and my head is going numb.. plz help?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: Go to your doctor and/or an urgent care center for an evaluation. This may be nothing, but they can help you be sure.

Question 8

i keep getting tingling in my fingers and my head keeps going numb?

Accepted Answer

Muscle versus nerve: Numbness of the head is often irritation of the scalp muscles, which can transmit to the muscles of the arms and lead to the hands. However, if this persists, then a scan of the brain is useful for at least ruling out any brain/cranial nerve related issues.

Question 9

the back of my head keeps going numb and tingly almost feels cold. i keep getting very dizzy and disorientated then feel ok again no meds not stressed?

Accepted Answer

Head : Could be a neuralgia from your spine nerves which could also cause cervical vertigo. I would check it out with a neurologist

Question 10

why does the back of my head keep going numb? i have no neck problems that i no if. this has been happening since i have birth 1yr with dizzy spells

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: These symptoms may represent a headache or other neurological condition. You should keep a log of the location, timing, duration, and intensity of these episodes and take the log with you to a neurologist. https://www.aan.com/Guidelines/Home/ByTopic?topicId=16 , http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003025.htm

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Half of my head goes numb when i lay down. why could this be happening?

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When i am in a semi laying position the back pf my head goes numb and then gets very cold?

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Sitting down makes my head go numb and makes me feel dizzy. is this vertigo?

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The back of my head goes numb and i have blured vision and the back of my head cracks all the time it feels like presure on my brain at the back?

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When i sleep the back of my head goes numb. does this cause brain damage? lack of blood flow?

A member asked:

I have had horrible headaches past few days and at some points my head will go numb. is that normal?

A member asked:

What to do if i hit my head, i think i'm having personality changes, and my head is going numb.. plz help?

A member asked:

I keep getting tingling in my fingers and my head keeps going numb?

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The back of my head keeps going numb and tingly almost feels cold. i keep getting very dizzy and disorientated then feel ok again no meds not stressed?

A member asked:

Why does the back of my head keep going numb? i have no neck problems that i no if. this has been happening since i have birth 1yr with dizzy spells

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