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2nd day of stiff neck behind left ear. shooting pain when moving. heating pad all night and no relief.
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Occipital neuralgia: (on) involves the greater and lesser occipital nerves located in the back of the scalp and can produce neck pain as well as headache. The diagnosis of on is entirely dependent upon history and physical examination. Therefore rec.: see a pain management or orofacial pain specialist.
Answered 1/29/2014
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