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My gi said i have gerd does it cause head tightness too because he said it does ? and can it effect a nerve in the back of my head ?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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Not: I do t know of gerd causing head tightness or affecting nerves in the back of you head. Please get a evans opinion. www.drlugo.com.

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Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

My gi said i have gerd does it cause head tightness too because he said it does ? and can it effect a nerve in the back of my head ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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