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Extreme onset of pain right bottom of skull help?

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Many things: Get it looked at by neurologist. It could be occipital neuralgia or problems from the upper cervical vertebrae. Both of those conditions are relatively easy to treat.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Extreme onset of pain right bottom of skull help?

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Dr. Neil Ellis answered

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