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The whole left side of my face has been sensitive for about a week. i get a shooting, sharp pain on my outer ear and head behind my ear. what's wrong?
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Pinched nerve: You might have oinched a nerve in your neck, see your doctor if it is not getting better soon.
Answered 11/25/2012
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Infection: May have eat infection, tooth infection, or tmj. Not to mention tension headaches. Would monitor for triggers, alleviating factors, duration. Try otc pain meds for a week. If no better or progressing, see a doc.
Answered 8/3/2018
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