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I'm havering a pain that goes from the left side of my inner back and shooting pains from there up though the side of my neck and head ? stroke in fam

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: stroke does not cause pain, it causes numbness or weakness. if real u may have degenerative disc disease.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/7/2015

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Doubtful vascular: This is most likely musculoskeletal pain. If bothersome, see your physician for recommendations on over the counter medications that may be useful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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A member asked:

I'm havering a pain that goes from the left side of my inner back and shooting pains from there up though the side of my neck and head ? stroke in fam

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Dr Beck agreed

Dr. Bert Liang answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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