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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Neck And Left Thumb?

Posted on Thu, 4 Aug 2016

Question: I have neck pain and numbness and pain in left thump. sharp pins and needles pain if i grab something or reach to grasp something with my left hand. My wrist and forearm are numb as well

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are having nerve compression in spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and I think you are having nerve compression in spine. I have following suggestions for you.
1.You need to take Pregabalin M at night time.
2.Start physiotherapy and intermittent cervical traction exercise.
3.Avoid keeping neck in same position for long time.
4.Avoid using very high pillow.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar