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What could cause a shotting pain from the bottom of the back of the neck to the side of your head above the left ear?
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Pinched nerve: Yoiu ae describing the effect of pinching the greater occipital nerve at the base of yoiu skull. It is outside the skull and is common in whiplash settings. If it persists see yoiur doctor for a referral to a pain specialist or clinic.
Answered 11/12/2013
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