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Q: Pain in neck and head

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 13th, 2009

I have migraines but the last couple of days my neck and on the right side of my head has been getting worst I have been taking tyl. for it but it is not relieving the pain...I am starting to worry about it most of the pain comes when i am lyning down. So should I go and see someone about this. on a scale from 0-10 it is 9 this morning and has not let up since two days ago.

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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD

replied on October 22nd, 2009

Headache and Migraines Answer A7590

Hello and welcome to eHealth Forum!

Headaches that are more prominent on lying down are generally sinus headaches. The headaches are worst in the morning and improve as the day goes.

The other types of headaches that are worse on lying down are due to ankylosing spondylitis of the spine causing pinched nerves. It could also be due to pinched cervical nerves due to any other cause.

You should consult an ENT specialist to start with and a neurologist as on net and without examining it is difficult to give a confirmed opinion. You may need a MRI of the cervical spine or of the sinuses. Hope this helps. Take care!

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