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Upper neck/back pain for 5yrs & migraines 10+ yrs. back is hurting worse daily causing severe migraines + numbness/tingling on left side of face.

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Need further work up: Sounds like you may have cervical disc disease. You might need an MRI and a through neurological exam to see why things are getting worse. Note sudden weakness of the arms or hands is a very worrisome sign and needs urgent evaluation.

Answered 9/4/2015

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