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Im getting sharp pains every couple minutes in the back of my head over my right ear?
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Neuralgia: Occipital nerve irritation is the commonest cause of this symptom, often arising from problems with the upper neck. But other causes exist including blood vessel issues.
Answered 9/16/2012
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