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What Causes Goose Bump Accompanied By Numbness?

hi. I m a 25 year old woman and for the last few days I have noticed strange goose bump patterns on my arms. they last from 5-10 seconds, and are always proceeded by a numbing feeling in the area that the goose bumps appear in. also for the last week or so, my scalp has been constantly numb (slightly) with frequent waves of intensified numbness ( for a few moments). wtf
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hello Madam,
As you are having goose bumps patterns in your arm and also in scalp also which lasts form 5-10 secs.It may be due to some allergic reactions you may be having, which can be possible by worm Infestation by which you can be relieved by having de-worming treatment i.e. by taking ALBENDAZOLE 400 mg at night after meals and repeat the same after a fortnight(15 Days). if not relieved by taking this and still continues same goose bumps along with persisting same numbness than please consult your Neuro-Physician.Hope you will be overcome of your problem, Good Luck and Take care
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What Causes Goose Bump Accompanied By Numbness?

Hello Madam, As you are having goose bumps patterns in your arm and also in scalp also which lasts form 5-10 secs.It may be due to some allergic reactions you may be having, which can be possible by worm Infestation by which you can be relieved by having de-worming treatment i.e. by taking ALBENDAZOLE 400 mg at night after meals and repeat the same after a fortnight(15 Days). if not relieved by taking this and still continues same goose bumps along with persisting same numbness than please consult your Neuro-Physician.Hope you will be overcome of your problem, Good Luck and Take care