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I have a throbbing pain at the base of my skull on the right sidewhen turning my head to theright or bending fwd (after i come up).what could it be?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Throbbing in occiput: Could be nerve irritation cervicaldynia, or occipital neuralgia. Rarely vascular. Do not worry . if not allergic try motrin. Consider c spine xray Would f/u w doc urgent care .

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

Answered 9/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have a throbbing pain at the base of my skull on the right sidewhen turning my head to theright or bending fwd (after i come up).what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Krishnamurthy agreed

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