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What Do Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Left Arm Indicate?

After experiencing numbness and tingling in my left hand and left arm my GP thought I might have had a minor stroke. Various tests were carried out in hospital, including aMRai scans. The MRI scans showed a large arachnoid cyst measuring 90mm x 60mm x 40mm and covering front right and right temporal lobes. The scan showed the cyst pressing on the skull and the density/thickness of the skull in the region being less than other parts of the skull. The area of the skull is where I had a serious head trauma/concussion when I was 8. The Consultant advised me that he is not intending to perform any treatment and I can restart my sporting activities, including mixed martial arts. He has referred me to a Neurologist. I am concerned that his prognosis is incorrect. Can you please comment? Thanks
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand. You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like Methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start interference therapy, ultrasonic therapy, which are helpful in your case. Some life style modifications for you – Take break every 40 min from sitting and do some neck rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your neck, do not use thick pillow in bed.

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What Do Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Left Arm Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand. You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like Methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start interference therapy, ultrasonic therapy, which are helpful in your case. Some life style modifications for you – Take break every 40 min from sitting and do some neck rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your neck, do not use thick pillow in bed. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.