Question 1

is it normal to have pain when shaking head? i ve heard that when you do the brain moves and can hit the sides

Accepted Answer

Brain moves: The brain does move when you shake your head and can give rise to some uncomfortable sensations, but usually not pain unless the process was so severe that brain shearing or damage occurred.

Question 2

i was in the sun  for 40 min 4 days ago.ive felt tired with headaches and nosebleeds for days .now only slight headaches.also pain when shaking head.

Accepted Answer

Nosebleeds and head: Too much sun can make someone feel ill for a little while but not for four days and not produce nosebleeds.   Please see your doctor and mention the headaches as well.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

pain when shaking head left side on top of ear, sinus and ears clear, hasnt gone completely with migrane medicnes.  sometimes a lot and sometimes less?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient info: Headaches have so many presentations and causes ,mostly  benign ,but to give the answer one needs a lot of information, how long .how severe ,age ,other medical issues etc

Question 4

is shaking your head too much bad?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: But, if you shake it violently you could cause neck pain or headache but i doubt if you could shake it yourself enough to do brain damage...Now if you bang your head against the wall...

Question 5

i keep nodding and shaking my head a lot and i can't stop. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: Could be tic, tremor or possibly tourette syndrome or another neurological problem.

Question 6

head feels full and like it is shaking gets worse as the day goes on what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Heavy head : Get checked by your Physician.could be anything from Sinus headache to high blood pressure.

Question 7

sometimes when i am standing i feel like the ground is shaking and some times my head feels buzzy.

Accepted Answer

Poss low BP: Sometimes young adults and teenagers can experience low blood pressure when getting up suddenly or standing for longer periods this can make one feel shaky or lightheaded  drink plenty of fluids and don't skip meals of it is occurring frequently go see your doctor

Question 8

i have got many pains on the sides of my head for every single little thing i do. just by randomly shaking my head. i have around a month. why is it??

Accepted Answer

Please see your: doctor. There are many possible causes for this and without an examination it would be impossible to diagnose. Some reasons would not be serious and others could be.

Question 9

why is my 9-month-old shaking his head randomly?

Accepted Answer

Various reasons: Odd movements in young children can be due to several things - may just enjoy the sensation to something more concerning. Video the behavior and make appointment with your Pediatrician to review your concerns and to have a good exam to make sure it's not a symptom of something needing more attention.

Question 10

could a nystagmus be cause caused by your head shaking?

Accepted Answer

No: You may have an independent reason for shaking of the head but nystagmus and head shaking are independent issues and do not cause each other.

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Pain when shaking head

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Is it normal to have pain when shaking head? i ve heard that when you do the brain moves and can hit the sides

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I was in the sun for 40 min 4 days ago.ive felt tired with headaches and nosebleeds for days .now only slight headaches.also pain when shaking head.

A member asked:

Pain when shaking head left side on top of ear, sinus and ears clear, hasnt gone completely with migrane medicnes. sometimes a lot and sometimes less?

A member asked:

Is shaking your head too much bad?

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I keep nodding and shaking my head a lot and i can't stop. what should i do?

A member asked:

Head feels full and like it is shaking gets worse as the day goes on what could this be?

A member asked:

Sometimes when i am standing i feel like the ground is shaking and some times my head feels buzzy.

A member asked:

I have got many pains on the sides of my head for every single little thing i do. just by randomly shaking my head. i have around a month. why is it??

A member asked:

Why is my 9-month-old shaking his head randomly?

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Could a nystagmus be cause caused by your head shaking?

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