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What Causes Numbness On The Lower Back And Weakness In The Arms?

I have been experiencing some unusual symptoms for the past 9 months. my mid lower back is numb, both of my arms stay numb 24-7, I have muscle weakness in my arms and mainly my right leg. my right leg feels very heavy and when I walk, I loose my balance and stumble. my right rotator cuff is always in extreme pain.
Wed, 29 May 2019
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Hello,

Arm weakness is a loss of strength in the arm and an important cause is an infection of the soft tissue of the arm particularly when a predisposing infection was present.

It could have been due to pneumonia and pleurisy in your case but since the pneumonia was one month back, it is a less likely possibility.

Diseases of the neuromuscular system, injuries, metabolic diseases, and toxins can all cause measurable muscle weakness. At your age, it is important to rule out any Diabetes, Hypertension, Brachial plexus cause as well as an impending Stroke.

You should consult a neurologist and get a neurological examination, MRI scan and an NCV (nerve conduction velocity) and EPS (electrophysiological study) done to rule out the neurological causes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Numbness On The Lower Back And Weakness In The Arms?

Hello, Arm weakness is a loss of strength in the arm and an important cause is an infection of the soft tissue of the arm particularly when a predisposing infection was present. It could have been due to pneumonia and pleurisy in your case but since the pneumonia was one month back, it is a less likely possibility. Diseases of the neuromuscular system, injuries, metabolic diseases, and toxins can all cause measurable muscle weakness. At your age, it is important to rule out any Diabetes, Hypertension, Brachial plexus cause as well as an impending Stroke. You should consult a neurologist and get a neurological examination, MRI scan and an NCV (nerve conduction velocity) and EPS (electrophysiological study) done to rule out the neurological causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon