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What Does Numbness In The Arms And Fingers Indicate?

Hi! Over the past few weeks, I have experienced recurring tingling in my fingers which lead to temporary numbness...bi laterally. In the last 2 days, the numbness had grown up both arms. Like I mentioned before, the numbness is not permanent, but lasts anywhere from a few minutes to half hour. I have Lumbar arthritis.L2-L5 with multiple bone spurs, but this is not related to arm issues, is it? I have thought for years I might have MS due to extreme tiredness and other weird symptoms. What can this numbness be? Sandy
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Hello.

The numbness in the arms and fingers can be related to a mild nerve root compression or Methylcobalamin deficiency.
Taking proper supplements after a blood test will help.

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

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Does Numbness In The Arms And Fingers Indicate?

Hello. The numbness in the arms and fingers can be related to a mild nerve root compression or Methylcobalamin deficiency. Taking proper supplements after a blood test will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon