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Pain off and on in the back right side neck. like shooting aches. what can this be and what can i do to stop it?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Disc, bone spur, ner: this can be a lot of things. The location could be muscle, pinched nerve, disc, bone spur,. You will need to see your physician and get an an evaluation that looks at this. The evaluation will include imaging to help define the issue.
Answered 5/17/2015
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More than one poss: This could come from more than one thing. See your doctor and let them check you.
Answered 5/18/2015
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Neck pain: Neck pain most of the time from muscles, underlying joints or neuropathy, may need physical therapy and anti inflammatory medicines. If pain persist consider work up in the form of x-rays, MRI etc.
Answered 5/18/2015
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