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Why do sometimes i feel a strange pressure like release from the top of my head and my eyes. it happens instantly and throws me off?

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Pinched nerve: most likely a pinched nerve originating in your neck. is there a history of whip lash injury or arthritis?

Answered 12/25/2014

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