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I got a sharp pain in my occipital bone that lasted about 5-10m, and have been getting pain all over the right side of my face (just pinches)help?

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See a doctor: Unless you have had head or neck trauma or have cervical spine disease, the constellation of symptoms you describe is non-specific. If it persists please see your family doctor. Best wishes

Dr Miller and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/25/2017

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