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Having pain & discomfort in neck from base of skull to shoulders. hurts to move head until i am able to pop my neck, which gives me relief. becoming more frequent and also sends sharp pains in my shoulders, down spine & into legs.

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Dr. John Golberg answered

Get evaluated: signs of meningismus, may result from CNS condition; requires madical evaluation.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Having pain & discomfort in neck from base of skull to shoulders. hurts to move head until i am able to pop my neck, which gives me relief. becoming more frequent and also sends sharp pains in my shoulders, down spine & into legs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Golberg answered

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