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What does the feeling of pins and needles in on top of head mean?

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Nothing specific: You may have had whiplash injury with headaches or nerve irritation over the back of the head? It may be a pre-symptom of migraine headache. Check your scalp for skin or hair changes when can indicate allergy or inflammation. Best wishes.

Dr Sanner agreed

Answered 6/20/2016

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