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For eleven years my spine from my neck sometimes down my back has itched randomly, it causes me to start twitching unless i fight to stay still.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hard to say: Hard to say, there may be a number of potential causes. If you have not had one, you might want to consider getting an MRI to check for underlying causes such as a pinched nerve.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 5/13/2015

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A member asked:

For eleven years my spine from my neck sometimes down my back has itched randomly, it causes me to start twitching unless i fight to stay still.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Feola agreed

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