A member asked:

Would vertebral artery dissection cause very localised specific pain in back of neck worse with movement plus awful headache? pain meds not helping.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially. : A dissection of the vertebral artery can cause a variety of symptoms, including localized pain at the site and even neurological symptoms of a stroke. Do not hesitate to be urgently seen if you think you have this going on.

Answered 7/12/2020

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