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Feelin pressure from left side of head as when sleepin, numbish slight lighthead &weak. norm mri. saw neurologist nothing wron. pc, tv, make head worse?

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Maybe not: Mri confirms that there is nothing wrong with your brain, but that does not mean that there is nothing wrong. There are a number of other possibilities to consider. If you do not agree with your neurologist, seek a second opinion.

Answered 1/4/2014

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A member asked:

Feelin pressure from left side of head as when sleepin, numbish slight lighthead &weak. norm mri. saw neurologist nothing wron. pc, tv, make head worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

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