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My boyfriend punched me in the back of my head in his sleep last night and this morning i woke up and my head, back, and neck hurt. should i worry?
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Not unless: you were abused or having nausea,, vomiting, double or blurred vision. OK to use Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol; however, if this punch was not an accident: please call the police.
Answered 9/17/2014
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