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Q: Ejaculation & high blood pressure

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 12th, 2007

After ejaculation have recently stared getting severe pain in the back of my head, it doesn't feel like a typical headache it feels more like something is squeezing my skull, my neck is also sore. The pain subside after a time but it does seem to be lasting longer. My wife ad I have stopped having sex until we can figure this out unfortnatly I am unable to see my family doctor at the moment. Please Help.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 23rd, 2007

Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Answer A2373

You could be experiencing high blood pressure episodes due to sexual excitement during orgasm. High blood pressure can cause severe pain in the back of the head and a sore neck after ejaculation. You can visit your primary health provider to check your blood pressure.

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