Throughout the day I've been having a pain on the left side of my neck. It started as just a sharp throbbing pain. Now, its turned into a sharp, throbbing, burning pain and it hurts so bad! The left side of my neck is a little more stiffer than the right and a little swollen. What should I do? Just calm down, hope and wait for it to pass? I hate going to the emergency room. Been there 4 times for other occasions considering my possibly unknown heart condition. I don't want to become a regular there, but if need be, I will!