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I have arthritis and sometimes on the back of my neck where my spine is it will make a shh noise like sand is falling. kinda weird, what could that be?
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Common: Although not normal, these kinds of symptoms are common and benign. I wouldn't worry about them.
Answered 3/26/2013
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