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What Causes Pain At The Base Of My Skull?
I have severe pain that starts at the base of my skull (on both sides) and runs down my neck. It also causes sharp pain that occasionally shoots up to my left temple. This condition started on the right side about 7 years ago and is now on both sides and can be quite difficult to bear.
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Sat, 23 Apr 2016
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Hello,
It may be due to occipital neuralgia. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Still, for further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Continue physical therapy. Take balanced diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
It may be due to occipital neuralgia. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Still, for further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Continue physical therapy. Take balanced diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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