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When i move my head in a certain direction i get huge sharp shooting pains running from the top of my neck to the frontal lobe of my brain.

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Occiptal nerves: This pain can be from occipital nerves or upper neck pathology. See a physician for an evaluation and to make sure this is not from something serious.

Answered 12/29/2017

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A member asked:

When i move my head in a certain direction i get huge sharp shooting pains running from the top of my neck to the frontal lobe of my brain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

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