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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain Above Right Ear And Sensitivity In Scalp

Hello, I am a 47 year old male and I am experiencing an intermittent sharp pain above my right ear in conjunction with a sensitive scalp that feels sore to the touch. The sensitivity is most notable above my right eyebrow and forehead all the way to the crown. I flew cross country a couple of days ago and thought maybe the change in pressure might have something to do with it, but now I m not sure. Any ideas or should I be concerned?
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
In my opinion I think your symptoms go for a trigeminal neuralgia affecting the ophthalmic branch of this nerve. I would like to know if the pain is worse when you move your eyebrow or when you touch that part of your face.
It may happen without a specific cause but it may be caused also by a structural problem, a brain vessel, a tumor, etc.
I would recommend you go to the doctor and have a brain MRI to rule out the cause.
In the meantime I would recommend treatment with carbamazepine or gabapentine for the pain.
Hope to have been helpful.
Thank you for using HCM!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz
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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain Above Right Ear And Sensitivity In Scalp

Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. In my opinion I think your symptoms go for a trigeminal neuralgia affecting the ophthalmic branch of this nerve. I would like to know if the pain is worse when you move your eyebrow or when you touch that part of your face. It may happen without a specific cause but it may be caused also by a structural problem, a brain vessel, a tumor, etc. I would recommend you go to the doctor and have a brain MRI to rule out the cause. In the meantime I would recommend treatment with carbamazepine or gabapentine for the pain. Hope to have been helpful. Thank you for using HCM! Best wishes Dr. Abaz