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I lay on back or sides 23 hours a day and i get pain at base of skull where spine meets brain. it happens at night and reaches jaw. is it serious?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

As above.: Not easy to say without physical exam and work up.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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A member asked:

I lay on back or sides 23 hours a day and i get pain at base of skull where spine meets brain. it happens at night and reaches jaw. is it serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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