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I am experiencing a short dull ache/pain in my head, abovemy right ear. it has been there for over a month, intermittently.what should i do?
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Could be neuralgia: Location of your problem is distribution of greater occipital nerve and could be a problem from upper neck/ base of skull issue. Problems of this sort often respond to injection of occipital nerve, so see your doc and get evaluated.
Answered 9/11/2013
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TMD: May want to check with a dentist also for tmd.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Many: Symptoms of tmj/tmd can vary from person to person, severity, location and duration. It can affect the ears: ringing, aching, roaring, stuffiness, hearing loss; head, facial and neck: headaches, neck and facial pain; locking of the jaw: closed lock- limited opening, open lock- can't close; bite problems: can't touch the teeth, grinding, clenching; toothaches; lose teeth, fatigue, etc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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