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A 36-year-old female asked:

I sometimes awake from sleeping and my head/scalp feels like it has fallen asleep. it will get pins and needles and be fine again. whydoes thishappen?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Head sleepy: How long does that go on for?. Are u on any medications?. Any other symptoms?. I will be more than glad to give advice if more info., otherwise recommend u see your family doc. Soon.
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