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A member asked:

I have sharp pain on my left temple area.it comes and goes repeatedly for a few secanything to make it feel better?i tried advil (ibuprofen) but its not helping.

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Evaluation needed: Sudden pains like you have still could be of multiple origins. You could have nerve being touched by the bone on the neck causing sudden muscle pains or nerve itself or vascular pains. It is difficult to make that decision here. Go have it evaluated, better for peace of mind.

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2016

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