Throbbing Pain on the Side of the Neck

Ki

Does anyone experience a throbbing pain on the side of their neck? Out of nowhere I’ve been having throbbing pain which seems to be in a vein on the side of my neck. This has been happening maybe once a week, if that. I’m 17 so I don’t think it could be a blood clot or a sign of a stroke but I’m really worried that it could be something serious. Any ideas? (I’m going to book a dr appt.)