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Extremely bad headaches laying down helpsrelieve the pain some can't even sit up in a chair/ stand for longer than few min before it gets too bad. why?
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Gravity : Headache relieved by lying down is likely due to cervical muscle spasm. Chronic muscle tension headaches derive from superior trapezius chronic muscle spasm. In this condition there is often a point of exquisite tenderness where the tendon of the superior trapezius attaches to the occipital prominence of the calvarium.
Answered 2/3/2014
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Headaches: You may have migraines. Consult a neurologist for help.
Answered 2/3/2014
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