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Getting lightheaded. drink a lot of water & eat healthy. pressure left temple, back head & neck is stiff/tight. also tight feeling just behind left ear top neck. blood work perfect. no other health problems. what could cause this?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be: Migraine, tumor, vestibular concern middle ear, meningitis with stiff neck, influenza, sinusitis, cervical arthritis to name a few. See a doctor for examination, labs, imaging and diagnosis.

Answered 1/24/2018

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Anybody's guess: Without more detail, there are far too many possibilities to even guess. Best to keep working with your doctor.

Answered 1/24/2018

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A member asked:

Getting lightheaded. drink a lot of water & eat healthy. pressure left temple, back head & neck is stiff/tight. also tight feeling just behind left ear top neck. blood work perfect. no other health problems. what could cause this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lori Lange answered

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