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What Causes Arm And Collar Bone Pain With Pins And Needle Sensation?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Question: Hi I am having swelling in right collarbone area and pins and needles primarily in my right hand but also in that arm and my left arm/hand intermittently. Symptoms came on suddenly during the course of packing and moving.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
can be due to cervical spine nerve compression.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There can be possibility of cervical disc leading to arm and collar bone pain and pins and needle sensation.
I will advise you MRI spine and EMG NCV study.
Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Arm And Collar Bone Pain With Pins And Needle Sensation?

Brief Answer: can be due to cervical spine nerve compression. Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. There can be possibility of cervical disc leading to arm and collar bone pain and pins and needle sensation. I will advise you MRI spine and EMG NCV study. Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.