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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Pain In The Head?

Having sharp like electric clitches in back of head, lasting one or two seconds, goes for week or so then goes away for awhile, also happens when I cant sleep, take atenolol 50mg morning and at bedtime, lisinopril 40mg, and hydro med, plus statin. trying to figure what kind of headache I have ?
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Hello,

Sharp electric shock-like sensation in the back of the head, especially on lying when the neck is flexed goes more in favour of upper cervical nerve root compression.

Alternatively, it is Lhermitte’s sign, - unpleasant tingling or electric shock-like sensation following neck flexion (active or passive).

It is associated with pathology within the cervical spinal cord (Multiple sclerosis). MRI cervical spine will clarify.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Pain In The Head?

Hello, Sharp electric shock-like sensation in the back of the head, especially on lying when the neck is flexed goes more in favour of upper cervical nerve root compression. Alternatively, it is Lhermitte’s sign, - unpleasant tingling or electric shock-like sensation following neck flexion (active or passive). It is associated with pathology within the cervical spinal cord (Multiple sclerosis). MRI cervical spine will clarify. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist