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Why do i keep getting a headache in the back of my head everynight?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Occipital neuralgia: If you keep getting headaches in the back of your head, once side more than the other, then it could be occipital neuralgia; occipital nerve irritated at base of skull. If you are getting pain on both sides evenly, you may have neck spasms that are causing headaches. Either way, a pain physician or physiatrist could diagnose and treat you pretty successfully for this. Feel better!

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Answered 6/9/2019

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