Question 1

chrondolamacia getting worse, pinched nerve in back, symmetrical joint pain, esp in hands & wrists.  morning stiffness. fatigue. a little redness. ra?

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Needs work up: Diagnosis of autoimmune arthritis (such as RA) includes blood work, clinical exam, and if nec. a variety of imaging. See your Dr.
 From a radiology viewpoint, there are many tools. First and foremost are plain films. Quantitative dynamic MRI may actually be good for RA prognosis as well as early response to treatment.
 There are now good biologic drugs for RA, so it is not as scary as it once was

Question 2

what nerve(s) innervate the shoulder/tricep/top of forearm and ring/pinky fingers? arm is burning and tight, fatigues easily after use. pinched nerve?

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See below: Digits 4 and 5 involve ulnar nerve, most of shoulder girdle involves upper brachial plexus (c-5, 6), triceps radial nerve or c-7, but you may be experiencing lower plexus issues, caused by thoracic outlet syndrome.  Worth exploring further, as diagnosis could lead to successful treatment.

Question 3

i have chronic denervation in my arms being caused by compressed nerves in my neck. my symptoms are debilitating muscle cramps in my arms and fatigue, no pain. are these symptoms related to compressed nerves and would i need surgery to fix this?

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: Not feasible to pinpoint precise cause and effect, as would need imaging, and EMG results (if previously done), to provide correlations.  The question of surgery is indeed even more difficult in absence of definitive information.  You might  consider virtual consult with study results for a more comprehensive evaluation.  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 4

sciatica or pinched nerve?legs/feet sore or pain on and off.also by my kidneys, shoulders and hands as well.tired.my appt is nov12th not sure what 2 do

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hard to say: Need exam and studies to help sort out.

Question 5

is it possible to have multiple pinched nerves (ie. thor and lumb simultaneously)? burning muscle/ache/fatigue in shoulder/arm and low back/bum/thigh.

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Possible : But the described symptoms of fatigue, burning, and aching muscles involving the "bum"//thigh and shoulder/arm (proximal muscles) are most likely due to something else. In a 29 year old female, this should initially be evaluated by an exam with your medical doctor along with blood tests +/- spinal x-rays.

Question 6

can a pinched nerve cause a hemiparesis?

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No: A single pinched nerve may cause weakness in the distribution of that nerve only.  Hemiparesis=weakness on half the body should be caused by something larger like a stroke or compression of the spinal cord/disease of the spinal cord.

Question 7

please tell me, could a pinched nerve cause paralysis?

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Yes: If pinching is severe enough paralysis can occur. If there is weakness in an arm or leg you need the advice of a surgeon.

Question 8

it could be possible that a pinched nerve cause sharp pains in lower back?

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Numb leg: Yes! sharp pain in a lower extremity due to nerve compression can cause this. Relieve by squatting down to flex the lumbar spine. Usually, anti-inflammatory medications can help, as well as some core strengthening with a flexion-based exercise program. Make sure nothing else is the cause of the leg pain! see a doctor and maybe have a scan performed.  U need a diagnosis!

Question 9

can a pinched nerve cause dizziness?

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Yes: Any discomfort in the body can make a person worries and feels light headed. Start with your primary care doctor!

Question 10

can a pinched nerve cause numbness in entire keft side?

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Not usually: Pinched nerves follow a specific pathway of pain in what is called a dermatome. These are isolated and well mapped in human anatomy. A pinched nerve usually affects one part of an arm or leg or specific part of the body, not an entire side of the body.

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Chrondolamacia getting worse, pinched nerve in back, symmetrical joint pain, esp in hands & wrists. morning stiffness. fatigue. a little redness. ra?

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What nerve(s) innervate the shoulder/tricep/top of forearm and ring/pinky fingers? arm is burning and tight, fatigues easily after use. pinched nerve?

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I have chronic denervation in my arms being caused by compressed nerves in my neck. my symptoms are debilitating muscle cramps in my arms and fatigue, no pain. are these symptoms related to compressed nerves and would i need surgery to fix this?

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Sciatica or pinched nerve?legs/feet sore or pain on and off.also by my kidneys, shoulders and hands as well.tired.my appt is nov12th not sure what 2 do

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Is it possible to have multiple pinched nerves (ie. thor and lumb simultaneously)? burning muscle/ache/fatigue in shoulder/arm and low back/bum/thigh.

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Can a pinched nerve cause a hemiparesis?

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Please tell me, could a pinched nerve cause paralysis?

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