New neck sensitivity…can’t wear turtlenecks..what is this?

[kammie72]

All of a sudden I can’t wear turtlenecks. If anything is tight around my neck I literally gag. This is new. No pain or anything but the discomfort when anything is on my neck js. Worried there’s a tumor in there causing issues? Ugh. But it’s just sensitive to touch, right there in the front of my neck.

Hope it’s just tightness or whatever or could it be anxiety.

Somebody please tell me they’ve experienced this so I don’t feel like there’s something sinister. Starting to google ugh

 

[Phillies Phan]

Could easily be muscles in the neck that are irritated. It can happen for so many reasons such as poor posture, looking down at phones, etc. Also, there might be a small skin issue. Right now I have a few ingrown hairs on my chest (folliculitis), and when my shirt rubs against them, or the seat belt strap it stings. These little things can be like Chinese water torture.

 

[Dmarie]

I have always been like this with turtlenecks, I will pull at it and feel like I am being choked if I wear anything too far up on my neck... Just sensory stuff really, but I find if I'm feeling anxious I'm even more aware of it..
Are you feeling anxious? Have you worn this turtleneck before? Maybe it did shrink a bit.
Please don't worry it's not a sign of anything sinister

 

[Ms.Honey]

I’ve experienced this off and on.. I think it really is somehow anxiety related. And then hyper focusing on the sensation on my neck!