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Irritated nerves in neck and upper back/electric "zaps"/causes?
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Usually nerve: Damage to a nerve, nerve root or more worrisome, to the spinal cord can lead to 'jolts' - if you have these symptoms best to discuss with a neurologist or practitioner who can do good neurological review and exam.
Answered 9/12/2013
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