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Often i feel a weird tight sensation down my left side.from neck to left side of chest.when i laugh usually i feel the sensation.is it sign of seizure

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely: a siezure..much more likely a PINCHED NERVE in your neck at the C6-C7 level! Ask your medical care provider about this and the possibility of a NECK MRI to see if this "hunch" is correct! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/28/2016

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