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Why does my leg/buttocks slightly tingle for about 1 second (feels kind of like phone vibrating) when i flex my neck down quickly sometimes. no other symptoms or sensations?

Q: why does my leg/buttocks slightly tingle for about 1 second (feels kind of like phone vibrating) when i flex my neck down quickly sometimes. no other symptoms or sensations?

: Sounds like a possible Lhermitte’s phenomenon which occurs when problem with spinal cord inflammation, deterioration, or compression, in the neck. Notify your doctor and get evaluated.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Sounds like a possible Lhermitte’s phenomenon which occurs when problem with spinal cord inflammation, deterioration, or compression, in the neck. Notify your doctor and get evaluated.

Answered 4/25/2022

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A member asked:

Why does my leg/buttocks slightly tingle for about 1 second (feels kind of like phone vibrating) when i flex my neck down quickly sometimes. no other symptoms or sensations?

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