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What Could Tingling And Numbness Of Forelimbs After Armpits Ultherapy Indicate?

i had an ultherapy treatment for hyperhidrosis of my armpits on april 8th 2014. i am male and rather thin, and during the treatment every pulse would send a shocking feeling down the back of my arms to my fingertips as if they were falling asleep. unfortunately the feeling never went away. my left arm is most affected: back of arm tingles, forearm is numb, pinky, ring & middle fingers are hot, swollen & tingly with a feeling of stiffness at my joints. right arm is same but much milder. i also have trouble twisting off my toothpaste cap, zipping up jackets, lifting with my fingers. what did i do to the nerves in my armpit? are they inflamed due to the heat? how long will i take to heal? any information you can offer is greatly appreciated and i thank uou so much for your help.
Sat, 19 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Your thought that there could be a connection between the HH-therapy and your recent symptoms is not illogical. However, 2014 is six years ago. I even checked the most recent studies: there is no known case where such a damage occurred, especially not after this very long period of time. So, I am sure you are suffering from somethings else.

Since I’m not only a dermatologist but also a neurologist, I recommend that you see a local neurologist at the place where you live. It could be an issue with your nerves/spine (very common in thin men, no “fatty buffer”) or maybe something more serious like multiple sclerosis. However, I am optimistic that it is only an “angry” nerve. A good local neurologist will definitely be able to help you to get rid of this problem.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Marius Lazar, Dermatologist
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What Could Tingling And Numbness Of Forelimbs After Armpits Ultherapy Indicate?

Hi, Your thought that there could be a connection between the HH-therapy and your recent symptoms is not illogical. However, 2014 is six years ago. I even checked the most recent studies: there is no known case where such a damage occurred, especially not after this very long period of time. So, I am sure you are suffering from somethings else. Since I’m not only a dermatologist but also a neurologist, I recommend that you see a local neurologist at the place where you live. It could be an issue with your nerves/spine (very common in thin men, no “fatty buffer”) or maybe something more serious like multiple sclerosis. However, I am optimistic that it is only an “angry” nerve. A good local neurologist will definitely be able to help you to get rid of this problem. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Marius Lazar, Dermatologist