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I think i might have occipital neuralgia due to sharp shooting pains in my head and neck, is there any point seeing a gp?
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See below: Seeing your GP could be a good start especially if you need a referral to a specialist. Shooting pain in the head/neck could be occipital neuralgia or related to your cervical spine. These are common conditions treated by a spine specialist.
Answered 9/13/2017
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