Question 1

can a pinch nerve cause numbness in my arm and whole side of body?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A pinched nerve in the neck can certainly cause symptoms down the arm, but this should not cause the entire side of your body to become numb. See your doctor to help confirm the diagnosis.

Question 2

left arm numbness.went to er had an ekg, cbc, tropononin1 test all normal.had a vascular screening for peace of mind, normal as well.pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Could be a pinched nerve or nerve root as it exits your spinal canal or as it exits through your ribs. Worth getting checked out. A good exam by your doc or neurologist could confirm. You may need a nerve conduction test as well. Seek immediate care if you have weakness in the arm or hand.

Question 3

could the numbness i am feeling be caused by a pinched nerve? i am experiencing numbness on the left side of my chest, under left arm, and back.  i have had a sharp pain for 3 weeks that goes from my shoulder blade through to my chest.   i was sent to the

Accepted Answer

Arguably : Arguably the worst possible cause of severe pain felt in the shoulder blade and deep into the chest would be an uncommon condition called aortic dissection.  Problems with the gallbladder and heart can also cause pain in the region of the shoulder or armpit (axilla).  The spinal nerve corresponding to t2 also feels an area that involves the armpits and hoop-shaped strip of skin that runs across your chest above your nipples, through your armpits, and across your back at about the same level (it also involves part of the skin on the arm).  After excluding things like dissection, heart problems, and gallbladder problems, a neurosurgeon may be helpful to get to a diagnosis and some relief.

Question 4

numbness in arm and leg on left side including face, pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Numbness involving this much of your body can't be from a single "pinched" nerve. You should talk to your doctor about getting imaging of your brain to rule out things like a stroke, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Question 5

numbness in arm and leg on left side including face and getting worse, do i have a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Numbness involving this much of your body can't be from a single "pinched" nerve. You should talk to your doctor about getting imaging of your brain to rule out things like a stroke, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Question 6

woke up w/ entire left arm stiff (couldn't move) &numbness.  lasted 5 min, fell back asleep. recent pinched nerve in back on left side.  related?

Accepted Answer

Not if pinched nerve: It seems that you may have slept with neck in unusual position if symptoms only lasted 5 minutes. If symptoms come back or persist then imaging of neck will be needed.

Question 7

can pinched nerve cause tingles when looking up&numbness in rt arm and leg? i do a lot of stair running .1st started with pulled lower back and spread

Accepted Answer

Unusual : Pinched nerves can do this, but would need to have pinched nerves in your neck and back at the same time which would be unusual with the mechanism described. Compression of the spinal cord nerves at the level of the cervical spine may explain this, but again, unusual to see with this mechanism. Either way, need to see your doctor or neurologist to obtain the right diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

can a pinched nerve cause numbness and weakness that comes and go on the right arm/hand and right leg/foot?  also, pain in the shoulder blade/bicep.

Accepted Answer

2 nerves: one pinched nerve can't cause numbness in arm and leg.  So look for other causes, or multiple levels of disease

Question 9

can a pinched nerve cause numbness in your hand and forearm?

Accepted Answer

Sure it can: Depending on the location and severity of the impingement, a pinched nerve in your neck can certainly cause symptoms along its path--as seen example picture here.  A pinched/trapped nerve at the elbow behind your funny bone can do so as well, so is carpal tunnel syndrome. If symptoms bothersome, consult doc for evaluation/treatment. Good luck.

Question 10

can thoratic outlet syndrome cause left side of face and left arm numbness?

Accepted Answer

face no, arm yes: Assuming that to syndrome has been confirmed on left side, the left arm can become numb but not face where nerve supply is from higher level trigeminal nerve.

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Left arm numbness.went to er had an ekg, cbc, tropononin1 test all normal.had a vascular screening for peace of mind, normal as well.pinched nerve?

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Could the numbness i am feeling be caused by a pinched nerve? i am experiencing numbness on the left side of my chest, under left arm, and back. i have had a sharp pain for 3 weeks that goes from my shoulder blade through to my chest. i was sent to the

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Numbness in arm and leg on left side including face, pinched nerve?

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Numbness in arm and leg on left side including face and getting worse, do i have a pinched nerve?

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Woke up w/ entire left arm stiff (couldn't move) &numbness. lasted 5 min, fell back asleep. recent pinched nerve in back on left side. related?

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Can pinched nerve cause tingles when looking up&numbness in rt arm and leg? i do a lot of stair running .1st started with pulled lower back and spread

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Can a pinched nerve cause numbness and weakness that comes and go on the right arm/hand and right leg/foot? also, pain in the shoulder blade/bicep.

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