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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Joints Of Arm Along With Numbness?
I have been having the following symptoms: quite a bit of wt gain within the last couple of months; both of my hands have joint pain and swelling at times and feel cold a lot; numbness in my left hand (feels more like wrist and ring and pinky finger); arm weakness/heavy feeling - mostly on left side; leg weakness w/some calf cramping
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
Hi,
It might be due to peripheral neuropathy. Take loading dose of vitamin B12 and visit a neurologist who will evaluate and investigate. An MRI scan might be needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
It might be due to peripheral neuropathy. Take loading dose of vitamin B12 and visit a neurologist who will evaluate and investigate. An MRI scan might be needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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