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A member asked:

I feel pain on my cheek near jaws. not skeletal but more nerve type of pain. also feel neck/nape pain &dizziness. what causes it besides meningitis?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Facial pain: may be caused by irritation or inflammation of either the facial or trigeminal nerves. Get examined asap.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/18/2016

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