A female asked:
I keep getting a severe stabbing pain in the back of my lower skull/head. it lasts for a few seconds at a time and the pain stays in the same position?
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Sounds like: you are pinching a nerve in your upper Cervical Spine (Neck) See your Primary Care Provider who can order a Cervical Spine Xray!!
Good luck
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Last updated Jan 3, 2015
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