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I woke up this morning with an extremely tender scalp. my skin is also very tender and sore all over and i am light headed. what is going on with me?

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The flu: This is what I am seeing patients for telling me that they have the flu. However being on vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) can also cause same symptoms. Please check with your doctor.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 7/7/2015

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