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Stiff And Painful Neck Causing Electric Shock Like Pain To Back Of Head, Difficulty In Opening Mouth, Pain Behind Eye. Any Ideas?
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For about two weeks now I have had a very stiff neck I struggle to move my neck right or left. Also I sometimes struggle to open my mouth to eat properly and the last couple of days I have serve pain behind my left eye. The pain in my neck causes huge electric shock like pain into the back of my head. I am really struggling with this any ideas
For about two weeks now I have had a very stiff neck I struggle to move my neck right or left. Also I sometimes struggle to open my mouth to eat properly and the last couple of days I have serve pain behind my left eye. The pain in my neck causes huge electric shock like pain into the back of my head. I am really struggling with this any ideas
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M Forum.
Since the duration of this pain is only 2 weeks , so most probably cause may related to last molar tooth ( teeth ) of both side upper or lower.
As due to same nerve supply of teeth and jaw ,patient feels pain both in jaw as well as in ear of effected side.
referral pain is also develops in neck of either side.
However there are many causes but you should consult a physician/ dental surgeon for their opinion .
As physical examination will reveal the exact cause of pain.
Cervical spondylitis is not possible in my opinion as pain is acute in nature.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M Forum.
Since the duration of this pain is only 2 weeks , so most probably cause may related to last molar tooth ( teeth ) of both side upper or lower.
As due to same nerve supply of teeth and jaw ,patient feels pain both in jaw as well as in ear of effected side.
referral pain is also develops in neck of either side.
However there are many causes but you should consult a physician/ dental surgeon for their opinion .
As physical examination will reveal the exact cause of pain.
Cervical spondylitis is not possible in my opinion as pain is acute in nature.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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