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I have a pinich nerve in my neck and now i am having pain in neck, sharp pain in on the left side of my head. do i need surgery for this problem.

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Dr. Tony Willson answered

Not likely: Likely muscle spasm but you need to be evaluated to make sure it's nothing more serious.

Dr Kipervas and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pinich nerve in my neck and now i am having pain in neck, sharp pain in on the left side of my head. do i need surgery for this problem.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Willson answered

Dr Kipervas and another doctor agreed

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