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When i lie down i sometimes get a sharp/heavy feeling in my head/neck and cant lift my head off of the pillow. the pain goes away when not lying down?
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Not sure: You are describing position complaints, which could be concerning in neurology. I ask to call you MD ASAP. You need detailed neurological examination and maybe brain imaging.
Answered 3/5/2019
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