What Causes Numb Feet, Left Bicep Pain, Stiffness And Swelling In Fingers?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2015

Question: Thanks. I'm trying to determine what specialist, rather than my general practitioner, to see about the following:
numbness in feet, mainly left one, at night;
cramps in feet, toes, hamstrings, especially at night;
stiffness, some swelling, left index finger and a bit of same on right hand and other fingers (left index broken as teen);
Left shoulder pain and pain in left biceps. Feel a little pop as I lift arm, but I still have range of motion. And occasional pain (not severe) on left side of neck and into collar bone;
Sudden prickly, stinging pain in mid/upper back. Not deep, not exercise or muscle strain related - just happens and goes away eventually. (had shingles vaccine two years ago)
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neurologist to be consulted;following tests to run...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your symptoms carefully and I would recommend to consult with neurologist. All your symptoms are indicative for possible neurological issues.

Further examination by neurologist is advised together with following tests:
- MRI of spinal cord
- blood electrolytes
- complete blood count
- urine analysis

Hope it was of help! Let me know if you have further queries!
Dr.Albana

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