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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Neck?

I can only describe my symptom as electric shock or lightening strike down the side of my neck. It originates from behind the rgt ear and down toward the front. First began 35 years ago, once a year or so. This year, multiple strikes every week. What is this and should I be worried? I went to new Dr yesterday and reported this. She googled on her phone to find an answer and then said something illegible. I only heard Don t worry about it.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Thanks for writing in.

The nerves to the neck originate from the cervical spine. The cervical spine is made up of 7 small bones aligned on top of each other. There are spongy discs between these small bones which give it a cushioning effect and help in forward backward and turning movements. There is a possibility that your discs at particular levels have been degenerating for some time. The symptoms first noted 35 years back indicate a benign condition and over the years the disc problems might have worsened. The tingling sensation is more frequent when there is pinching of the nerves in the region. Doing a MRI scan of the region might be required. Treatment depends of findings.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Neck?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The nerves to the neck originate from the cervical spine. The cervical spine is made up of 7 small bones aligned on top of each other. There are spongy discs between these small bones which give it a cushioning effect and help in forward backward and turning movements. There is a possibility that your discs at particular levels have been degenerating for some time. The symptoms first noted 35 years back indicate a benign condition and over the years the disc problems might have worsened. The tingling sensation is more frequent when there is pinching of the nerves in the region. Doing a MRI scan of the region might be required. Treatment depends of findings.