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Had ear infection last week. now get moments of droopy face, pain back of neck neck (feels like can't move head), lightheaded, migraines. any ideas?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Could be serious: You need to see an ENT or neurologist to verify that nothing serious is going on. This may represent more than an ear infection. Imaging may be necessary to help figure this out.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Had ear infection last week. now get moments of droopy face, pain back of neck neck (feels like can't move head), lightheaded, migraines. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Dr Ali agreed

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