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Headache everyday for 7 months/stopped 1 month/painful pressure for a week/so sleepy/burning sensation around top of head. could it be serious?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Not really: What you are describing is a pinched nerve which arises from the first two cervical nerve roots that is related to muscle spasm.

Answered 8/19/2017

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A member asked:

Headache everyday for 7 months/stopped 1 month/painful pressure for a week/so sleepy/burning sensation around top of head. could it be serious?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

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