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Have been having tightness and cramp like feeling in head. mainly on left side and left back and forehead area. no pain at all. what could be causing this ?

Q: have been having tightness and cramp like feeling in head. mainly on left side and left back and forehead area. no pain at all. what could be causing this ?

: My first hunch is you have a cold and headache. Or if migraine in family possibly migraine. Best to discuss with local Dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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My first hunch is you have a cold and headache. Or if migraine in family possibly migraine. Best to discuss with local Dr.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/17/2021

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A member asked:

Have been having tightness and cramp like feeling in head. mainly on left side and left back and forehead area. no pain at all. what could be causing this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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