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A member asked:
Sharp stabbing pain in upper jaw today really painfull lasts 30 seconds comes and goeslooked on internet and it said trigeminal neuralgia! could it be?
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Yes.: It could be, from the symptoms you are describing. Other possibilities include dental infection, or even ear infection, but you should have other symptoms to lead toward those diagnoses. If symptoms continue, please see your doctor for evaluation and treatment options. Best wishes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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