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Recent sinus infection which seemed to get better but now i have a sharp pain at the base of my skull/back of neck. hurts more when i turn my head?

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Neck: Could be neck issues but this is something you must check out right away.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/5/2019

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