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What Causes Constant Sensation Of Pulsations At The Back Of Neck?
Question: I have been feeling my pulse in the back of my neck while sitting still. I first noticed this three weeks ago while laying down and now it's more prevalent. I notice it when I am sitting now as well. I feel like I'm rocking back and forth. My neck on the sides feel swollen as well. I have a history of svt. I have been seeing a cardiologist regularly. I have had a dozen ekg's over the past few months. Echo, stress test, nuclear stress test, and holder monitor and all have come back fine. Just curious about the pulse thing in the back of neck.
Brief Answer:
Tell yourself as often as possible that you are OK
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this constant sensation of a pulsations at the back of your neck. From the information you have provided, extensive testing has failed to show any abnormality. This is rather reassuring in the sense that there is no disease or ongoing disease process that is responsible for this at this time.
My strongest suspicion is that your believe about these symptoms has reinforced the notion of always feeling like something of that nature is going on. I believe it is the same thing when you feel like you have swollen around the neck that cannot be seen by any one else but you. I will recommend that you talk yourself out of this situation by making a conscious effort to say there is nothing wrong about this neck area. By looking back at the extensive testing with no abnormality found, that should be enough convincing evidence that you are at least fine for now. Should something new come up in future, please report to us as it may be of added value to help look beyond the ordinary causes of such symptoms.
In all, for now your symptoms seem more related to your mindset than an actual problem. Look at the tests and remind yourself as often as possible that this is not caused by any disease and you are doing just fine. Also, report any additional symptoms in future that you think may be of help.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be.
Tell yourself as often as possible that you are OK
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this constant sensation of a pulsations at the back of your neck. From the information you have provided, extensive testing has failed to show any abnormality. This is rather reassuring in the sense that there is no disease or ongoing disease process that is responsible for this at this time.
My strongest suspicion is that your believe about these symptoms has reinforced the notion of always feeling like something of that nature is going on. I believe it is the same thing when you feel like you have swollen around the neck that cannot be seen by any one else but you. I will recommend that you talk yourself out of this situation by making a conscious effort to say there is nothing wrong about this neck area. By looking back at the extensive testing with no abnormality found, that should be enough convincing evidence that you are at least fine for now. Should something new come up in future, please report to us as it may be of added value to help look beyond the ordinary causes of such symptoms.
In all, for now your symptoms seem more related to your mindset than an actual problem. Look at the tests and remind yourself as often as possible that this is not caused by any disease and you are doing just fine. Also, report any additional symptoms in future that you think may be of help.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you very much, I sure hope this is the case! :)
Brief Answer:
Thank you, too!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your kind words.
I wish you the very best of health.
Feel free to address future queries directly to me and I will respond promptly.
Thank you, too!
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your kind words.
I wish you the very best of health.
Feel free to address future queries directly to me and I will respond promptly.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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