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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Arm
I ve been experiencing numbness in my left arm - radiating from my elbow to my 4th & 5th fingers . the numbness is also in both legs , from knees to feet . I had a C- spine X-ray & lumbar X-ray - both were normal. The radiates , usually worse at night or in the morning . What could be the cause ?
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Numbness in limbs is mostly caused by peripheral nerve damage. There are many causes of peripheral nerve damage such as diabetes, chronic renal failure, leprosy, vertebral compression, vasculitis, shingles and hypothyroidism etc. Cause needs to be identified.
Advice
1. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
2. Amitriptyline 25 mg daily per oral at bed time for 15 days
3. Take rest and do not involve in strenuous activity
4. Investigations – MRI of spine, blood sugar (F & PP)
Thanks
Advice
1. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
2. Amitriptyline 25 mg daily per oral at bed time for 15 days
3. Take rest and do not involve in strenuous activity
4. Investigations – MRI of spine, blood sugar (F & PP)
Thanks
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