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I have neck stiffness, soreness, with earache.

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : You have a serious ear infection and should be seen soon for treatment. Don't try to wait it out. You could develope a ruptured ear drum or something more serious.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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