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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Creeping feeling in top of head
Answered by
Lama Chahine, MD - Neurology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland - OH
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Creeping feeling in top of head
by Judy11, Oct 16, 2009 09:42AM
For years I have had this creeping feeling that would occasionally go across the top of my head/scalp. Recently it has become more frequent and sometimes I have a small little feeling like tiny chills through my upper body. Is this just anxiety or could it be something else? I have been on thyroid meds since I was 22. I am now 67. Most recently I was diagnosed with Sick Sinus Syndrome and have a pacemaker.
Doctor's Answer
by Lama Chahine, MD, Oct 22, 2009 07:12PM
, Oct 22, 2009 07:12PM
Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.
Without the ability to examine you and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of your symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
Vague sensory phenomena in the head, face, or other body parts are not uncommon, and there is probably not a clear scientific explanation for them other than to say a transient spontaneous activity of a superficial sensory nerve of some sort. If these frequently occur in the back of the head, and are accompanied by tingling or shooting sensations in a similar place each time, this may also be related to arthritis of the spine or a herniated disc in the spine (the upper spine, the cervical area). However overall all such sensory symptoms are common and in general are benign. Discussion of any symptoms that are of concern for you with your primary doctor (internist/family physician) is recommended.
Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.
Without the ability to examine you and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of your symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
Vague sensory phenomena in the head, face, or other body parts are not uncommon, and there is probably not a clear scientific explanation for them other than to say a transient spontaneous activity of a superficial sensory nerve of some sort. If these frequently occur in the back of the head, and are accompanied by tingling or shooting sensations in a similar place each time, this may also be related to arthritis of the spine or a herniated disc in the spine (the upper spine, the cervical area). However overall all such sensory symptoms are common and in general are benign. Discussion of any symptoms that are of concern for you with your primary doctor (internist/family physician) is recommended.
Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.
Member Comments (2)
by neava, Oct 17, 2009 04:13AM
To: Judy11
have you had an MRI done resent?
