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Been having occasional mild pain (1-3 seconds) around right side of head and face for over two weeks. shaking head fast makes it worse. gp said might be pinched nerve, but i'm scared it's tumor.
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Unlikely that : Shaking your head would make a tumor feel worse. A pinched nerve seems mist likely.
Answered 12/11/2013
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GP probably right: If you're concerned, however, see a neurologist. I would, however, tend to trust your gp's advice.
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