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What Causes Numbness In Left Shoulder, Arm And Fingers?

hi, doctor, I have done an operation,called ballooning at one of the artery.now already three months.I am now suffering acute numbness on my left shoulder,arm and both index fingers.also left side of my chest. I have dosed three pills in three different days and both the numbness and pain have subsided momentarily. Can I continue to dose this medicine prescribed until my next appointment fixed with my doctor in 13 May. Any side effect for continuing dosing it. Thank you for your advice.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
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Hi,

It is not clear from your question which medication you have been taking for numbness and pain. Therefore, I cannot comment on whether it is safe to continue taking the medication until your next appointment.

The feeling of numbness in the shoulder, arm, and fingers can have multiple etiology such as nerve compression, injury to the nerves, poor blood flow, chronic comorbid such as diabetes and hypertension, B12 deficiency or a side effect of chronic medication. In order to attain proper diagnosis, get an examination done by a health care professional such as a neurologist for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Kindly reach out incase of further queries.

Thanks.
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What Causes Numbness In Left Shoulder, Arm And Fingers?

Hi, It is not clear from your question which medication you have been taking for numbness and pain. Therefore, I cannot comment on whether it is safe to continue taking the medication until your next appointment. The feeling of numbness in the shoulder, arm, and fingers can have multiple etiology such as nerve compression, injury to the nerves, poor blood flow, chronic comorbid such as diabetes and hypertension, B12 deficiency or a side effect of chronic medication. In order to attain proper diagnosis, get an examination done by a health care professional such as a neurologist for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Kindly reach out incase of further queries. Thanks.