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I have had tingling in the back of my head in the same spot for over 3 weeks and it's starting to worry me.the dr is no help.i'm running out of ideas?
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Nerve irritation: can do this. Occipital nerve is major nerve supplying the skin of the back of the head. It may be pinched or nerve roots in the upper neck may be pinched. See a neurologist.
Answered 6/30/2015
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