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What Causes Pain In Head While Lying On The Right Side?

Hi . After lying on right side keep getting pain in my head not a head ache . More like a stiff ness also got pain across my shoulder blades when relaxing, ive recently had an eye test and all ok . Just taking ibuprofen which works but soon wears off please help thxs allison
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Hello Allison!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache or possible chronic degeneration of the cervical spine.

A wrong posture during the day may lead to such clinical scenario.

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:

- a cervical spine X ray study
- complete blood count
- PCR, ESR for inflammation.

If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. In such case correcting your posture would help improve your situation.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Pain In Head While Lying On The Right Side?

Hello Allison! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache or possible chronic degeneration of the cervical spine. A wrong posture during the day may lead to such clinical scenario. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - a cervical spine X ray study - complete blood count - PCR, ESR for inflammation. If all the above tests result normal, there is nothing to worry about. In such case correcting your posture would help improve your situation. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri