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All on my left side, the top of my scalp is very tender to touch and i'm getting sharp shooting pain in the top to middle of my ear. i'm also feeling ?

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Neuropathy?: We need more information. My first thought is a neuropathy, or a localized myofascial pain syndrome. You need to have your physician evaluate you for these possibilities.

Answered 1/16/2017

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A member asked:

All on my left side, the top of my scalp is very tender to touch and i'm getting sharp shooting pain in the top to middle of my ear. i'm also feeling ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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