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Hi, i have pains in the back of my head, on the right side, during sleep. can it be only from sleeping position? i sleep on the right side usually.

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Dr. James Goodrich answered

Sleep: The best way to answer the question is trying a different sleep position and see if that improves the pain on the back side of the head.

Answered 10/12/2013

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A member asked:

Hi, i have pains in the back of my head, on the right side, during sleep. can it be only from sleeping position? i sleep on the right side usually.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Goodrich answered

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