Tingeling at the base of neck

[littlebird375]

I have had a tingeling numbing sensation in the back of my neck where the base of the head meets the neck. I can only hear it in my head but when I turn my head from side to side it sounds like sand. I don't know how else to describe it. I get headaches in strange parts of my head such as the upper right mid section on the crown. I do have a cyst on my pituitary gland that is 2mm last time I had it checked , but I dont think it would be the cause.

Melany

[selmaS]

Hi...we have had this very discussion on another forum here on MedHelp...and conclusions as to what it might be include.....early onset of DDD.....calcium deposits...or the sound may be  from another area and traveling thru the bone as a vibration.

U best bet is to see a NL (neurologist) and get a xray or MRI of the area to be sure there is nothing else going on.'


Good luck
"selma"

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

Generally pain and tingling in the back portion of the head originates from the neck problems due to irritation in the cervical (neck) spine because the nerves that supply the back of the head start in the upper cervical spine. Mostly, this kind of head pain aggravates after turning head and typically occurs in patients with previous neck injuries and in patients with marked arthritis of the upper cervical spine. In addition, this pain exacerbate with prolonged sitting in a stooped posture and when working on a computers for long hours.  On the other hand, there are patients who experience similar pain with sinusitis (sinus with infected mucus) and migraine. If you suffer continuous pain at back of head, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!