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Every once in awhile i get this sharp pain like a burning sensation going from behind my right ear down to my right shoulder blade?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Pinched nerve.: It could be a pinched nerve originating in your cervical spine. See an orthopedic cervical spine specialist for evaluation.

Answered 11/4/2015

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A member asked:

Every once in awhile i get this sharp pain like a burning sensation going from behind my right ear down to my right shoulder blade?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

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