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I have pain at the base of the skull as well as behind the ear and radiating into the cartilage of the ear itself. i'm also very dizzy.

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Headache?: Is it like a headache? Could be a tension or spasm in the trapezius muscle. Is it tender?

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

I have pain at the base of the skull as well as behind the ear and radiating into the cartilage of the ear itself. i'm also very dizzy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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