What Causes Feeling Of Cold And Numbness In Neck?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: Hello, I am doing very well; yet I try and pay attention to, my symptoms and I have another question. During the last 3 to 4 days I had an important project to finish, so I was sitting at my desk much more than normal. Yesterday and today I noticed a slight feeling of cold in the right neck area and in the deltoid where I used to have pain. I am having very little pain; yet I do feel,a very slight cold sensation. I also have this same sensation in my left foot. Do you think this is radiculopathy related, or related to cord compression? I will not be sitting much for the next week, so I will see if the situation changes. I am also having an EMG on Tuesday, so I will mention this to my physician. A month, or so ago I had to sit a great deal for a period of days and the pain I used to have returned, when I stopped sitting it went away for the most part. Do you think that may happen with this new "cold sensation in my right deltoid and left foot? Finally, I want you to know how much I appreciate your time in answering my questions. You have been a big help to me since this all began. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have read your query.

My-friend all this is due to prolong sitting and is probably due to radiculopathy.

Sometimes if you position yourself in such a way that you cut off your blood supply to an area, you can feel an area cooler with numbness of an area.

You need to take care of yourself and try to avoid such situations of prolong sitting or prolong working in future. Do regular exercise for strengthening of your muscles.

Please also upload your report of E.M.G or send it to me so that I can further advise you management.

In future if ever you have to sit for prolong period for your work in that position you should walk around after every 50 mins so that circle of fatigue can be break or have some coffee or refreshment after every 50 mins..
So at last I would like to say that you must take care of your body as advised above and have regular follow up with your doctor.

Take balance diet. You must include vitamins in your diet or take vitamins in tablet forms especially vit B 12.

I will be very happy to answer your query whenever you want to ask me any query I will definitely help you within 24 hours.

Regards.

Dr.Singh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj