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What Causes Stabbing Pain On Left Side Of Head With Neck Pain And Eye Twitching?

Sharp stabbing pain from one spot on left side of head, possibly associated with some neck pain, seems to radiate from the ear. Been checked for sinus or ear infection & is clear. Five days of radiating pain, not constant, comes in spurts or I d be in er. Left eye has been twitching, may be associated. No sensitivity to light or sound, had migraines in past, not migraine.
posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hello dear,

Considering the fact that presence of sinus infection has been cleared by examination & you had a past history of migraines, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Trigeminal neuralgia
2. Migraine
3. Tension headache
4. Cluster headache

Paracetamol (500 mg to be taken thrice a day) can be used for symptomatic relief. However, the underlying cause needs to be treated.

So, kindly consult your General Physician/ Neurologist & start treatment.
In case of no relief from symptoms, certain investigation like MRI brain will be helpful.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Stabbing Pain On Left Side Of Head With Neck Pain And Eye Twitching?

Hello dear, Considering the fact that presence of sinus infection has been cleared by examination & you had a past history of migraines, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Trigeminal neuralgia 2. Migraine 3. Tension headache 4. Cluster headache Paracetamol (500 mg to be taken thrice a day) can be used for symptomatic relief. However, the underlying cause needs to be treated. So, kindly consult your General Physician/ Neurologist & start treatment. In case of no relief from symptoms, certain investigation like MRI brain will be helpful. Wishing you a good health. Take care.