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Always feel a heavy feeling on top of my head by hair line. kinda like my hair is being pulled out of my head. is this a headache or something else?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tension: I am not sure. From the description - i wonder if you might be experiencing tension headaches. Your physician would be able to clarify the cause for you more accurately. Take care.

Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

Always feel a heavy feeling on top of my head by hair line. kinda like my hair is being pulled out of my head. is this a headache or something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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