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What causes pain at base of skull and below ears on both sides? not like a usual headache just pain.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Some thots: You might be having jaw issues, "TMJ", and dentist can assess. Neck problems could also cause pain in these areas. An X ray could reveal answer.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2016

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A member asked:

What causes pain at base of skull and below ears on both sides? not like a usual headache just pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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