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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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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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.

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

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