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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Arm, Shoulder And Finger Tips?
Good evening, I ve been experiencing a tingling feeling in my left arm. It starts at the base of my shoulder down to my finger tips. Sometimes my arm gets heavy. This happens at least 2-5 times an hour. What is this stemming from, It s very annoying. I also have sciatic nerve on the right side and 3 herniated disc on the left side. I recently switched my doctor. She said the pain in my arm is probably coming from the pain in my back. NOW, that made no sense to me. I seen a physical therapist today and told him what the doctor said to me. He looked puzzled and said did she really say that to you. NO there is absolutely no way that is coming from your back pain. Can you please help me find an answer to this issue of mine. Thank you
This is mostly caused by slipped disc. A slipped disk (also called a herniated disk) happens when a disk between the bones of the spine bulges and presses on nerves. This is often caused by twisting while lifting. Resistant cases of herniated disc require surgery. Advice 1. Take rest 2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months 3. Gabapentin 300 mg (Capsule Neuronti 300 mg) thrice daily per oral for one month 4. Consult a physiotherapist for exercise 5. Investigation – MRI of spine 6. Consult a neurosurgeon for follow up management Thanks
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Left Arm, Shoulder And Finger Tips?
This is mostly caused by slipped disc. A slipped disk (also called a herniated disk) happens when a disk between the bones of the spine bulges and presses on nerves. This is often caused by twisting while lifting. Resistant cases of herniated disc require surgery. Advice 1. Take rest 2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months 3. Gabapentin 300 mg (Capsule Neuronti 300 mg) thrice daily per oral for one month 4. Consult a physiotherapist for exercise 5. Investigation – MRI of spine 6. Consult a neurosurgeon for follow up management Thanks