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I have had a tingling sensation on the left side of my head. that travels to my forehead. have like burningness on my forehead also.

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be checked: It sounds like it may be coming from your occipital nerve. This nerve often is irritated by problems in your neck on that side. Be checked to confirm a diagnosis.

Answered 12/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have had a tingling sensation on the left side of my head. that travels to my forehead. have like burningness on my forehead also.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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