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A cold sensation on top of my head and sometimes it goes away. i went to see a doctor and he advises that it's anxiety and just a false feeling. what can i do that it does not continue?

Q: a cold sensation on top of my head and sometimes it goes away. i went to see a doctor and he advises that it's anxiety and just a false feeling. what can i do that it does not continue?

: You could try wearing a beanie or ski hat. I only suggest this because 1) it would make it warmer and 2) it would provide a different sensation on the top of your head to "distract" the nerve endings. It would be worth a try.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

You could try wearing a beanie or ski hat. I only suggest this because 1) it would make it warmer and 2) it would provide a different sensation on the top of your head to "distract" the nerve endings. It would be worth a try.

Answered 2/21/2023

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A member asked:

A cold sensation on top of my head and sometimes it goes away. i went to see a doctor and he advises that it's anxiety and just a false feeling. what can i do that it does not continue?

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