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Why do i have dull pain in the back of my head when i lay down, any ideas?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Need to be examined: While muscular tightness and stress lead to headache, headaches that worsen when lying down need special attention. Please follow up with your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003024.htm.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

Why do i have dull pain in the back of my head when i lay down, any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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