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Feels like something crawling in my head, what could it be?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I really don't know.: It is one thing if it feels like something is crawling on your skin or just under the skin. But your description implies something deeper. I wouldn't feel comfortable guessing about the cause. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis will be a medical evaluation.

Answered 2/21/2019

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