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Sharp twitching pain behind my ear, what is it?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Neuralgia: Most likely, you have neuralgia or inflammation of the posterior auricular nerve.

Answered 11/12/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp twitching pain behind my ear, what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

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