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I have a sharp pain that spontaneously hit my right temple and sometimes shoots down my neck the pain only last a second or two any thoughts?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ or?: It might be TMJ or other orofacial pain. Other TMJ symptoms would be painful or limited oral opening, joint noises, chewing pain. If is new, wait a while. If it persists a week, or gets worse, see a TMJ or orofacial pain specialist.

Answered 4/26/2015

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