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I have neck pain and headaches when i wake up. i suspect it is from my pillow. i bought a memre contour pillow but it didn't work and i still have neck pain. can you recommend what type of pillow i should use? i'm a combination sleeper.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

Try no pillow.: You could try not using a pillow and see if that helps you. However if you have the pain just massage the muscles of the head and neck before shower may help relieve the pain. I hope you do not use like coffee or drink alcohol regularly because sometimes the withdrawal sign of such may be the same neck pain and headache.

Answered 8/3/2020

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A member asked:

I have neck pain and headaches when i wake up. i suspect it is from my pillow. i bought a memre contour pillow but it didn't work and i still have neck pain. can you recommend what type of pillow i should use? i'm a combination sleeper.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

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