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What Is The Reason For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Arm And Pain Behind The Head?

Sudden onset yesterday of severe headache in back of head, accompanied by neck and shoulder pain. Went away with a nap and gone all day. Evening today experiencing numbness tingling in right arm and through body and a sore neck and shoulders. No headache, but some chills.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Tingling sensation and numbness may be due to nerve compression or demyelination neuropathy.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what is the cause.

Cervical spondylosis or disc prolapse may lead to nerve root compression and radiating pain.

Get it done cervical X-ray and nerve conduction studies. MRI spine also is useful to locate the where is the compression. Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Is The Reason For Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Arm And Pain Behind The Head?

Hello, Tingling sensation and numbness may be due to nerve compression or demyelination neuropathy. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what is the cause. Cervical spondylosis or disc prolapse may lead to nerve root compression and radiating pain. Get it done cervical X-ray and nerve conduction studies. MRI spine also is useful to locate the where is the compression. Use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist