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Periodic short stabbing type pain in back of head on left side ear level down to neck. lasts maybe 5 seconds or less. no previous injury. area feels sore now. nothing seems to trigger it - just spontaneously happens. ?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

...Eruption..watch: Sounds like one is about to break out in Herpes III ( Shingles) eruption in that area. Watch for a few days to see if the rashes do break out ; else have MD take a look at the left side of the ear if Symptoms persist.

Dr Anyanwu and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Periodic short stabbing type pain in back of head on left side ear level down to neck. lasts maybe 5 seconds or less. no previous injury. area feels sore now. nothing seems to trigger it - just spontaneously happens. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Dr Anyanwu and 8 doctors agreed

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