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Can Headaches, Pins And Needles In Fingers And Arm Ache Be Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

I get migraines since 2008, this year I have been also getting right arm ache, the doctors thought it might of been capal tunnel syndrome but it is not. I have realised that when I dont get the headaches, i dont get the arm ache, when i get the migraine i also get really bad arm ache and pins and needles in my thumb, pointing finger and middle finger. My arm aches really bad all the time, the headaches are getting worse, help?
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Persons may experience different associated symptoms with migraine headaches and it is possible that the arm pain and altered sensation are some of the additional symptoms for you.

Since your headaches are getting worse, you may need to consider the use of prophylactic medication along with the pain medication that you use when the headache occurs.

Prophylactic medication prevent the headaches from occurring. There are different types of prophylactic medication, you can speak to your doctor to find out which ones are available in your area.

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Can Headaches, Pins And Needles In Fingers And Arm Ache Be Symptoms Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Persons may experience different associated symptoms with migraine headaches and it is possible that the arm pain and altered sensation are some of the additional symptoms for you. Since your headaches are getting worse, you may need to consider the use of prophylactic medication along with the pain medication that you use when the headache occurs. Prophylactic medication prevent the headaches from occurring. There are different types of prophylactic medication, you can speak to your doctor to find out which ones are available in your area. I hope this helps