A member asked:

I cannot stop nodding my head and i keep doing it until the point i get a painful headache, could you suggest anything for me? many thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Complex: Sounds like you have a tremor affecting your head, in presence of cervical spondylosis which is triggering headache. Believe the core issue is the head nodding which needs attention by a neurologist.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2015

2.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I cannot stop nodding my head and i keep doing it until the point i get a painful headache, could you suggest anything for me? many thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Everytime I wake up I get get a headache on the top and front of my head, I don't want to need to take pills everytime I wake up, how do I stop this?

A member asked:

What can be the cause of the headache that only appears when moving? It's located on the top of the head and feels like a very strong pulsation. It fades away when the movement stops. Thanks?

A member asked:

Excruciatingly painful headaches for weeks.Feel pressure in head.Neuro said sumatriptan bt didnt get it yet.Advil, Tylenol (acetaminophen) doesnt work.temp solutions?

A member asked:

What is a cluster headache? I often get migraines that last about 10 to 12 hours and it feels like my head is going to explode. It stops normal tasks.

A member asked:

My head hurts all the time and when i get a headache i cant stand to see light my migrains are off the wall I really need help. Idk what it is help me?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Hi, So I have a runny nose and massive headache. Not sure if it's because I went out with a wet head and was raining. But I feel like it's a cold. Is there anything you can suggest me to get or take Thank you! Lauren?

Good morning I have something that feels like a little ball/sore on in my left eye/eyelid. It doesn't wanna get out and i cant see it but i feel it. Its also causing me a headache, do i need to go see an eye doctor or GP? Thanks

Hello. I have a moving crawling sensation on top of head. Sometimes it comes with feelings and emotion. What is this and will it go away? I also get headaches if it carries on . thanks

I keep getting headaches at least 4/5 days a week. Mostly on my left side. Current have one now. My head is pounding and it's painful when I move or try and get?

Had a little niggling headache in top of head on right side not painful but noticeable get this everyday what isit?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?