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Answered by Michael L Gross, MDBlank

Sudden Intense Neck Pain

Randomly (meaning maybe once every few months), I will get this incredibly intense shooting sensation up the back of my neck, it's most intense at the base of my skull.
The intensity of the pain knocks me to my feet, and lasts about 10-15 seconds.

What is going on?
Tags: Neck, Pain, sensation, sudden, intense
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