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What Causes Shooting Pain On Head And Ear?
HELLO! I HAVE A THROBBING SHOOTING PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY HEAD IT'S EVEN WITH MY EAR I'M SURE IT'S A NERVE AS I HAD THIS MANY YEARS AGO & TOOK SOME PERSCRIBE MEDICATION BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS ALTHOUGH IT DID TAKE IT AWAY AFTER 2 OR 3 DAYS IT'S LIKE A SHOOTING PAIN EVERY 2 OR 3 MINUTES
Sat, 14 Apr 2018
Hello,
It could be a case of trigeminal neuralgia. However, you need to go to a doctor to be sure. If it is trigeminal neuralgia then steroids will help you cope up with the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purnima Sharma
It could be a case of trigeminal neuralgia. However, you need to go to a doctor to be sure. If it is trigeminal neuralgia then steroids will help you cope up with the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purnima Sharma
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