
Pain In Forearm, Shoulder. Taken Tylenol, Steroids For Asthma Attack. Medical History Of Staph Infection. Causes For Arm Numbness?

Thanks for the query.
I understand and empathize with your daughters situation. It is difficult for a child to deal with asthma itself and the medications and their side effects.
What your daughter seems to have is a side effect of the drug singulair i.e monteleukast.
To list, the common side effects are:
1.sleep disturbances, nightmares, sleep apnoea.
2.Gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea, stomach ache, constipation.
3.Pins and needles sensation or numbness in arms, joint pains, muscular aches
4.Behaviour changes, aggression
5.rash
So even if she has been taking it for the last two years it is advisable to consult her doctor for reviewing her dose requirement and to stop or decrease the dose of singulair if feasible.
Since its already been a week since she has on off symptoms I would advise you seek prompt consultation and discuss the matter with her doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for any follow up queries. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards,

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