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Lightheaded when sitting and holding head up to look at computer. neck muscles tight. tingling in back of head. what is it?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ear/TMJ/???: Hard to say. Could be one main cause or many triggers. Get to a md/do first.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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