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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Arms And The Neck?

Hi I m wondering what might cause tingling in my arms. It happens to both at!seperste times and stsarts in the shoulder blade and can go althe wssy down my arm and to my hand sometimes iit can also start in the side of my neck It may happen after lifting a heavy child
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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Hi,

I have the following suggestions.
Your symptoms could include 2 possibilities
1. Cervical spondylosis
2. Trapezitis.

I don't consider the 1st possibility as an option in you in view of:
a. your history as a gymnast
b. your pain tolerance- it doesnt usually cause unbearable pain.
c. radiation of pain to both sides- it is usually one sided.

Still it is a very common cause and so I suggest testing a MRI cervical spine. I feel the possibility of trapezitis more. Reasons being you were an active gymnast- gymnasts usually have strong shoulder and back muscles. Now when they stop the musculature, in a way stiffens, thereby causing discomfort. Bilateral pain and the thing moving in back can be explained by this diagnosis as well.

It needs good physiotherapy to settle this condition. I have tried to make this simple. Please do understand that examination of a patient is a very essential step.

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

Wish you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Arms And The Neck?

Hi, I have the following suggestions. Your symptoms could include 2 possibilities 1. Cervical spondylosis 2. Trapezitis. I don t consider the 1st possibility as an option in you in view of: a. your history as a gymnast b. your pain tolerance- it doesnt usually cause unbearable pain. c. radiation of pain to both sides- it is usually one sided. Still it is a very common cause and so I suggest testing a MRI cervical spine. I feel the possibility of trapezitis more. Reasons being you were an active gymnast- gymnasts usually have strong shoulder and back muscles. Now when they stop the musculature, in a way stiffens, thereby causing discomfort. Bilateral pain and the thing moving in back can be explained by this diagnosis as well. It needs good physiotherapy to settle this condition. I have tried to make this simple. Please do understand that examination of a patient is a very essential step. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wish you good health. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon