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Do u think it could be my anxiety as i have it really bad at the min as my fore head feels tight ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I can't make a: diagnosis in a vacuum. However, people with tension/ stress headaches sometimes say that it feels like their head is in a vice grip. I treat many people with this symptom with acupuncture - as they relax the headache usually goes away. Take care.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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