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Question: Hi Doctor, I wake up from minutes after sleeping if I lay on my left side with my head and neck pulsating. No headaches or pain just pulsating. I can see my pillow vibrate. if I lay on my right side it's very minimal. This has been happening for almost 2 months. only thing I can think of is I been vomiting due to sensitive stomach. please help.
Brief Answer:
Painless pulsations are generally harmless
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your problem.
Generally painless pulsations are harmless. It is radiation of the pulsations of the superficial temporal artery which is right under the scalp on the left side. I have never heard pillow vibrating though. It sometimes anxiety or stress that can make these visibility. Dehydration due to excessive vomiting and pressure in the head can precipitate this kind of feeling.
You should try to forget this anxiety.
Sometimes anxiety can be relieved going to a doctor and getting a battery of tests.
The second possibility is a pulsatile tinnitus on left side of the head.
In such a case you need extensive investigations like MRI brain and ENT.
It makes sense to see a doctor if it is painful and more anxious.
Let me know if you have other unanswered concerns and I can address promptly.
Painless pulsations are generally harmless
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your problem.
Generally painless pulsations are harmless. It is radiation of the pulsations of the superficial temporal artery which is right under the scalp on the left side. I have never heard pillow vibrating though. It sometimes anxiety or stress that can make these visibility. Dehydration due to excessive vomiting and pressure in the head can precipitate this kind of feeling.
You should try to forget this anxiety.
Sometimes anxiety can be relieved going to a doctor and getting a battery of tests.
The second possibility is a pulsatile tinnitus on left side of the head.
In such a case you need extensive investigations like MRI brain and ENT.
It makes sense to see a doctor if it is painful and more anxious.
Let me know if you have other unanswered concerns and I can address promptly.
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