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What Causes Numbness On Arm?

Hello! I keep experiencing numbness in my arm. It is waking me up at night. I also have some numbness in my legs. I had an MRI two years ago due to tingling in arms and feet after an illness. It came back normal. I have a lot of anxiety. My feet also got cold after waking up and I get really hot for about three minutes. Is it possible that anxiety could be causing this. I do feel that the numbness starts in the arm that I am lying on. I am still worried that it is possible that I have MS and that it just didn t show up two years ago. Thank you so much for your insight.
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Yes generalized symptoms can be due to anxiety.
To rule out MS you may need further investigation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Causes Numbness On Arm?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Yes generalized symptoms can be due to anxiety. To rule out MS you may need further investigation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care