Question 1

my mother is 67.she has noticed her neck is pulsating, the lower middle section between her collar bones.she also has stated that it burns or stings.

Accepted Answer

Artery: There are several arteries in the area of the suprasternal notch (where you describe.) Sometimes as people age they become tortuous or dilated and cause pulsation that can be felt or seen. Your mother should visit her Primary Care for evaluation. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 2

this is really strange to me but occasionally i get these quick (and quite jolting) sharp stings in my left neck. it's usually not just one when it occurs (maybe a few to a dozen) but the intensity of the stings gradually go down. these episodes happen wh

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Muscle: Usually this is due to muscle spasm or small muscle strain. Less commonly may be due to nerve entrapment or impingement. Generally, it is a transient phenomenon.  Working on neck flexibility (yoga) may help, but be cautious not to exacerbate inflammation by "over doing it". Application of heat may help, as may nsaids (ibuprofen, Aleve (naproxen) etc) if no contraindications exist.

Question 3

am having severe pain on both shoulders and my left part of my chest up to my neck is stinging .what's happening.i took 2alevee and am still not gd.

Accepted Answer

See below: If this is new and abrupt onset,  could be referred cardiac pain---go to the er immediately for an evaulation.

Question 4

can having trigger points in your neck cause burning stinging and numbing pain?  please help if you can? what type of exam is done?

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Definitely!: Trigger points can cause all those symptoms - usually not in the arms though.  Trigger points cause pain to radiate along the muscle groups.  If you have pain and numbness in your hands / arms then it is possible to have a pinched nerve.  I would see a chiropractor or pain specialist for the exam and to get the actual diagnosis

Question 5

the skin on the back of my neck is dark and sometimes when i touch it it stings.  it gets irritated when i scrub it. how can i fix this?

Accepted Answer

Acanthosis nigricans: If you are a female, see an endocrinologist for anvaluation for pcos., otherwise see a dermatologist for help.

Question 6

face and neck sting then get itchy when i get hot?

Accepted Answer

This is merely: histamine release from vasodilation. It occurs when we get hot or "flushed." It is not harmful, and will go away after a brief time. Hope this helps!

Question 7

i have sharp, stinging and burning in my arm neck shoulder and arm pit what would cause it?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Neuropathic pain refers to pain from an irritated nerve as opposed to actual injury eg crush or burn. Uncontrolled diabetes & some vitamin deficiencies are associated w/neuropathic as is shingles. Also herniated disk compressing nerve can do this, too. Go see your family doc for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment. Avoid narcotics & opioids for this type of pain. Consider Lidocaine patch or capsaici.

Question 8

have this bee stinging feeling off and on nside the left collarbone area between the neck and collarbone. soreness and painful.

Accepted Answer

Nerve: This may be a pinched or irritable nerve or inflamed muscle. If you can take them,NSAIDS like ibuprofen may help. See your Physician for a careful neck examination  if symptoms worsen or persist.

Question 9

stinging on back of neck so she wiped it off and killed it. now she has a cluster of white pus bumps with a bite in the middle. its red! what was it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : I can't say for sure.   I don't like the sound of it given the location.    I recommend evaluation by a physician

Question 10

stinging pain (mostly right side) in chest, sometimes also felt in neck & near shouldrs. usualy mild but can intensify. can aspirin help & what dose?

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Try it: if there is no anatomical reason for this~ I see you listed in your history that your docs said work up was "fine" then try  aspirin.  I see you are already on advil (ibuprofen) and naproxen.  Do Not take aspirin if you are still on these.  Read the dosage clearly listed on the aspirin container.  Hope pain gets better.

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My mother is 67.she has noticed her neck is pulsating, the lower middle section between her collar bones.she also has stated that it burns or stings.

A member asked:

This is really strange to me but occasionally i get these quick (and quite jolting) sharp stings in my left neck. it's usually not just one when it occurs (maybe a few to a dozen) but the intensity of the stings gradually go down. these episodes happen wh

A member asked:

Am having severe pain on both shoulders and my left part of my chest up to my neck is stinging .what's happening.i took 2alevee and am still not gd.

A member asked:

Can having trigger points in your neck cause burning stinging and numbing pain? please help if you can? what type of exam is done?

A member asked:

The skin on the back of my neck is dark and sometimes when i touch it it stings. it gets irritated when i scrub it. how can i fix this?

A member asked:

Face and neck sting then get itchy when i get hot?

A member asked:

I have sharp, stinging and burning in my arm neck shoulder and arm pit what would cause it?

A member asked:

Have this bee stinging feeling off and on nside the left collarbone area between the neck and collarbone. soreness and painful.

A member asked:

Stinging on back of neck so she wiped it off and killed it. now she has a cluster of white pus bumps with a bite in the middle. its red! what was it?

A member asked:

Stinging pain (mostly right side) in chest, sometimes also felt in neck & near shouldrs. usualy mild but can intensify. can aspirin help & what dose?

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