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Random sharp pain in the left side of neck shooting up to my head?

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Dr. Joseph Carcione answered

Specializes in Neurology

Random neck pain: Pain and aches have many different sources - without a complete history and examination you will not get to the bottom of this - dont seek online answer, try to get to a competent provider for further care.

Answered 12/3/2018

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