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I have knots of inflamation in the back of my head causing headaches that will not go away any suggestions and can this be serious?

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Muscle spasm: Sounds like spasm of the trapezius spasm. Heat and otc nsaisds may help. Your pcp could put you on a muscle relaxer like Baclofen or zanaflex (tizanidine).

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have knots of inflamation in the back of my head causing headaches that will not go away any suggestions and can this be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

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