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I have a metal plate in skull. at times i feel something like electricity in head there. normal? hurts slightly. like foil on filling but less sharp

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Dr. Sean MacKenzie answered

Might be nerve irrit: There might be a nerve in the area growing or re-growing near the plate, getting irritated. Sometimes nerve blocks can help this. OTher times medication can be given that helps.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have a metal plate in skull. at times i feel something like electricity in head there. normal? hurts slightly. like foil on filling but less sharp

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sean MacKenzie answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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