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What Causes Pulsation In Head While Lying On Back?

When I lie on my back my pulse pounds at the back of my head, where my neck meets the base of the skull. Very hard to sleep because it feels like it makes my whole head shake.Have never had high BP. Used auto BP machine just to check, and average of my BP tests was 115/80.
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pulsation in head while lying on back. Well throbbing & recurring headaches, possibilities like migrainous, cluster, tension and refractive errors that need to be evaluated thoroughly with the help of a neurologist here. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , frusamide along with vasograine . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , drink plenty of water eat healthy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pulsation In Head While Lying On Back?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pulsation in head while lying on back. Well throbbing & recurring headaches, possibilities like migrainous, cluster, tension and refractive errors that need to be evaluated thoroughly with the help of a neurologist here. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with taking history . Doctor may prescribe betablockers , frusamide along with vasograine . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , drink plenty of water eat healthy and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari