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What is going on in my head? my head hurts real bad! my head hurts real bad, it feels like electric shock coming and going, the pain is on the back right side of my head. i do have major back problems and have had a broken neck six years ago. i don't know
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Cannot : Cannot make a diagnosis without an examination and testing. Recommend you see your physician as soon as possible.
Answered 9/29/2019
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Pain : Pain and paresthesias in the posterolateral part of your neck, with prior history of cervical fracture, is most likely related to foraminal stenosis or nerve root compression. I would seek out an orthopedic spine specialist who will perform a proper exam and likely order a cervical MRI or ct studies to futher define the anatomical problem.
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Pain : Pain in the back of the head that is intermittent and "electrical" is often caused by occipital neuralgia. The occipital nerve comes up past a little notch in the mastoid bone behind the ear. You may have injured the nerve when you had your neck injury. I agree with the other doctors who suggested that you get checked out. Occipital neuralgia can be treated. Check with your primary care doctor who will probably send you to a neurologist.
Answered 9/29/2019
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