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Sometimes when i wake up i have this intense throbbing pain radiates back of neck from base to top skull. other times when less sever its dull. what likely is this?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Occipital neuralgia: Occipital nerves originate from the upper cervical nerve roots, course up the neck muscles, and exit near the base of the skull.

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i wake up i have this intense throbbing pain radiates back of neck from base to top skull. other times when less sever its dull. what likely is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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