Question 1

i have been taking lexapro 5 mg for anxiety for about 5 weeks now. i take it around 9am.  i always wake up btw 3-4 am and starts to have burning sensation in hands and arms. it seems like it is consistent and not going away. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Paraesthesias?: The burning sensation in hands and arms is a side effect of Lexapro,occuring in 2% of people taking it. If intolerable you can get changed to another agent of same group. Early waking up will become better with continued treatment of depression and anxiety with the antidepressant of choice.

Question 2

i get pain from my buttocks and down my leg, but i also get the burning sensation in my hands, arms and shoulders.  is this also by the  sciatica?

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No: Sciatica may only apply to the symptoms in your legs. For a full evaluation, see your primary care physician, who might end up referring you to a neurologist. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sciatica.html

Question 3

heve a burning sensation in my arms and hands when i pass water?

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Burning ; Urination: A bladder infection may cause a tingling sensation in the arms long before the typical symptoms of burning in the urethra. However, the arm tingling may also relate to a spinal nerve issue. I would check with your provider if the symptoms don't subside on their own soon.

Question 4

tingling and burning sensation in arms and hands after fingers link together. is this from bad circulation?

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No: Tingling and burning (collectively called "paresthesias" medically) are symtoms of peripheral nerve dysfunction. Sounds like you're compressing a trigger point? It's more common with certain diseases such as diabetes but can occur in normal people as well.

Question 5

i have a burning sensation in the back of my neck, head, shoulders and my arms and hands. i also have a burning sensation in my feet.

Accepted Answer

: Considerations include reflex sympathetic dystrophy, fibromyalgia, peripheral small fiber neuropathy, and toxin exposure.  It is not feasible to be precise beyond this, but would recommend you see a rheumatologist, physiatrist, or neurologist and get this evaluated.

Question 6

severe burning sensation and pain in arms,hands,neck,and mid-to-lower back. extreme weakness in arms and hands.what can i take to ease pain/burning?

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Joint pain: See a physician.  You should be evaluated for your symptoms to rule out medication side effects or a nerve or rheumatologic condition.  I recommend seeing your primary care provider first, who can then refer you to a rheumatologist or neurologist as appropriate.

Question 7

what causes shooting pain &a vibrating sensation in arms, legs, feet and hands, also a burning sensation in palms of hands&soles of feet?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: A wide spred peripheral neuropathy.  Make an appointment with your doc!

Question 8

i have a bad burning sensation in my left arm and left hand?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Paresthesias can be due to many reasons including diabetic neuropathy, nerve compression, systemic disease, vitamin deficiency, and alcoholism. If the tingling becomes more bothersome or you experience new symptoms, see your primary care physician. Take a detailed account of these episodes (timing, duration, associated factors, etc). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003206.htm

Question 9

i am experiencing a shooting pain, or a burning sensation or a freezing cold hand in my right arm. this has been for 9 months and is getting worse.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: For symptoms that last this long, its in your best interest to see your doctor.  He/she has the best chance of finding out what's going on.

Question 10

i've been suffering the last 4days with intense headache  on my right hand side from my neck half way up my head. i have a burning sensation in my arm?

Accepted Answer

Exam/testing: Seek a medical examination today: cannot be diagnosed online. Additionally, you seem to asking multiple medical questions for answers, perhaps seeing your physician would help.

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I have been taking lexapro 5 mg for anxiety for about 5 weeks now. i take it around 9am. i always wake up btw 3-4 am and starts to have burning sensation in hands and arms. it seems like it is consistent and not going away. is this common?

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I get pain from my buttocks and down my leg, but i also get the burning sensation in my hands, arms and shoulders. is this also by the sciatica?

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Heve a burning sensation in my arms and hands when i pass water?

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Tingling and burning sensation in arms and hands after fingers link together. is this from bad circulation?

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I have a burning sensation in the back of my neck, head, shoulders and my arms and hands. i also have a burning sensation in my feet.

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Severe burning sensation and pain in arms,hands,neck,and mid-to-lower back. extreme weakness in arms and hands.what can i take to ease pain/burning?

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What causes shooting pain &a vibrating sensation in arms, legs, feet and hands, also a burning sensation in palms of hands&soles of feet?

A member asked:

I have a bad burning sensation in my left arm and left hand?

A member asked:

I am experiencing a shooting pain, or a burning sensation or a freezing cold hand in my right arm. this has been for 9 months and is getting worse.?

A member asked:

I've been suffering the last 4days with intense headache on my right hand side from my neck half way up my head. i have a burning sensation in my arm?

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