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The back of my neck swells, cramps, cracks, and makes my head feel heavy and almost like muscul spasms when i lay down my neck draws. i have a lump to?

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Don't put this off: This could be simple muscle spasm, but the heavy head feeling and lump are unusual. This should be checked out soon with a careful history of the symptoms, a thorough exam and probably x-rays or CT scan.

Answered 8/2/2014

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Neck: Could be muscle spasm or arthritis. Start with warm compresses but have it checked by a neurologist

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