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A member asked:

Having spams in side neck area and back of shoulder area. when i swallow, feel spasm. my husband said i had nightmares last night. what could this be?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Sorry, no idea: The symptoms you report are far too sparse to make anything of. It could be any number of things from trivial to serious. I don't see where nightmares figure in this. If you're concerned, see your doctor.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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