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Stiff neck back left side, sharp pain in that area when swallowing. no throat pain just sharp stabs in neck. head feels heavy when tilt head back?

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Get examined: Without being able to see you there is not any way to know what is going on. This cannot be done over the internet. See somebody face to face.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/13/2014

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