What Causes Constant Stinging Sensation At The Back Of The Neck?

Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017

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Question : I have an essentially constant stinging in the back of my neck in the area just below the edge of my skull. What is likely to be
the source of these pains?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A stinging pain in the nape of the neck is most likely from the spine

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
A stinging pain in the nape of the neck is most likely from the spine in the neck (cervical spine).
Are there any eruptions there? It could be a sign of Shingles.
Ask someone to press the spine at the spot and see whether there is pain on pressing.
Also get a digital x-ray/ MRI done for diagnosis.
Meanwhile you can try a tablet with B1, B6, B12 and one of Pregabapentin once a day for a week to see if you get relieved.
You can revert back.
Regards

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