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Could Numbness In Left Arm And Neck Pain Be A Result Of Neck Surgery?

when I lay on my right side my left arm will go very numb to the point of a lot of pain. I do have neck pain but this is new.i did have neck surgery in may of o9 does this mean I will need more surgery?it goes all the way to the end of my fingers. the only way it stops is I must sit up,
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi
your problem is suggestive of nerve pressure at the neck region, medically called Brachialgia. this can be controlled very well by gabapentin/pregablin . how is your grip strength,anyweakness?how is the power in limbs,do you walk with support?do let me know.
you will get over it.take care
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Could Numbness In Left Arm And Neck Pain Be A Result Of Neck Surgery?

hi your problem is suggestive of nerve pressure at the neck region, medically called Brachialgia. this can be controlled very well by gabapentin/pregablin . how is your grip strength,anyweakness?how is the power in limbs,do you walk with support?do let me know. you will get over it.take care