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I have a left side headache for 3 days and it's running down the left side of my neck till my shoulder. is this a neck problem?

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Probably: however requires examination and an x-ray of your cervical spine: do not ignore these symptoms.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 2/8/2017

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