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I am feeling very sharp electrical type zaps on the right side of my head. what could be causing these painful brain zaps?
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Neuro impulses: Please see a neurologist so that he/she can determine the source of this. "electrical zaps" can be the result of nerves firing (maybe a pinched one) and the neurologist can find out if and which ones and then help you. Peace and good health.
Answered 1/11/2015
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