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73 yr old. feeling pain that comes&goes behind right ear and neck (but not in the ear) and shooting pain on the bottom right side of head for a week?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Neck arthritis: It sounds like it may be secondary to arthritis in the neck. Have it evaluated if it is severe enough.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 5/29/2013

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A member asked:

73 yr old. feeling pain that comes&goes behind right ear and neck (but not in the ear) and shooting pain on the bottom right side of head for a week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Bonuel agreed

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