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Have an odd pressure sensation when i touch back left side of head. not painful, and does not occur all the time. could this be an irritated nerve?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Yes: The Occipital nerve runs up the back of your neck and can in fact be irritated by a disc problem in your neck! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 2/25/2015

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A member asked:

Have an odd pressure sensation when i touch back left side of head. not painful, and does not occur all the time. could this be an irritated nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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