Question 1

is it normal to feel pain down my arms and legs after i sneeze?

Accepted Answer

No: This may be a sign of herniated discs in the neck. With the trauma and movement of the spine during a sneeze, the cervical rootlets may be being stressed. This might be worth getting checked by your pcp.

Question 2

when i cough too hard, sneeze or vomit my blood vessels hurt. i literally feel pain in my chest, shoulders, arms and legs. how bad is this?

Accepted Answer

Really intense cough: All the parts of your body are connected so if you have a really intense cough it is not surprising that you feel it rattling other parts of your body. Now the question is why are you coughing so intensely. I obviously don't know what is causing the cough. It could be an infectious process, an allergic one or something else. You should see your doc ASAP and get a work up.

Question 3

extreme pain down both arms when sneezing/coughing.numbness/swelling of neck/am.unable to walk normal/rubber legs.had neck trauma yrs ago too.

Accepted Answer

See a spine speciali: Get a neuro exam and a MRI if indicated.

Question 4

i have a chari malformation that was fixed 12 years ago. i still experience some headaches and numbness. lately though when ever i sneeze i get numbness and tingling down my arm legs and torso. could this be compression in the area.

Accepted Answer

Concerning: New symptoms like you are describing should be evaluated by your neurosurgeon. Please go see them ASAP

Question 5

mri for back/leg pain shows 2 herniated lumbar discs-begun also having r-arm weakness, trigger thumb, lock jaw, muscle twitching/spasms multiple areas-tingling in face, limbs, upper back-zap down spine/rib pain from sneeze/yawn- need further tests?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely, position is affecting nerve function. When nerve is pinched by out of place lymbar disc, various neurological abnormalities can be felt. Talk to the Dr who ordered your back MRI for next steps.

Question 6

every time i sneeze, i feel intense pain in my extremities (usually arms) for about 15-30 seconds. what could this be? is it worth mentioning to my dr

Accepted Answer

Gezundheit: There are 8 nerve roots that come out of each side of the spine at the neck. One of these lower ones is getting irritated by episodes sneezing due to increased internal pressures. Less worrisome if only during sneezing.  If pain at rest and other times, its more worrisome. Mention it to your doctor anyways so he or she can perform a few quick bedside tests for re-assurance.

Question 7

5 mo's postop quad bypass n still having sharp stabbing pains on rt side that goes to arm, with movement and sneezing. what can be the cause of this.

Accepted Answer

Chest pain to arm: This is not normal and should be reported to your heart surgeons and cardiologist to evaluate why you are having the pain.

Question 8

i feel like my body is shutting down . very weak arms and legs and overall feeling abnormally weak . thyroid checks normal . post partum depression ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Post-partum depression is an important consideration given your symptoms (feeling weak and tired) in a previously and otherwise healthy person. Speak with your doctor, as there are other laboratory tests that could be or may have been done to assess for cortisol, B12 and folate (folic acid) deficiency as well as anemia. If all lab work is unremarkable, it may be worth discussing pos-tpartum depression.

Question 9

when i sneeze i get what feels like mild electric shock across chest/down arms, but today i sneezed & the "shock" was extreme- electric pain for minutes, tears in eyes & had to pull over car - normal? what could cause? (i have autoimmune stuff)

Accepted Answer

Lhermitte’s sign?: Here is a pubmed article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4445188/  Please share with your doctors your pain if you agree this might match what you have.

Question 10

while im laying down i can feel a rush off some sort in my head and it feels like its in the middle my body feels like its surges going down my arms and legs but im laying down its on and off no matter how i lay ?

Accepted Answer

Rush in the head : Several things come to mind. Changes in blood pressure; from dehydration, anemia, faulty brain signals,   or temperature changes or low blood sugar. Then there are patients who describe this symptom that is an expression of mental health issues like anxiety. The best way to figure this out is to speak to your primary care doctor

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is it normal to feel pain down my arms and legs after I sneeze

A member asked:

Is it normal to feel pain down my arms and legs after i sneeze?

A member asked:

When i cough too hard, sneeze or vomit my blood vessels hurt. i literally feel pain in my chest, shoulders, arms and legs. how bad is this?

A member asked:

Extreme pain down both arms when sneezing/coughing.numbness/swelling of neck/am.unable to walk normal/rubber legs.had neck trauma yrs ago too.

A member asked:

I have a chari malformation that was fixed 12 years ago. i still experience some headaches and numbness. lately though when ever i sneeze i get numbness and tingling down my arm legs and torso. could this be compression in the area.

A member asked:

Mri for back/leg pain shows 2 herniated lumbar discs-begun also having r-arm weakness, trigger thumb, lock jaw, muscle twitching/spasms multiple areas-tingling in face, limbs, upper back-zap down spine/rib pain from sneeze/yawn- need further tests?

A member asked:

Every time i sneeze, i feel intense pain in my extremities (usually arms) for about 15-30 seconds. what could this be? is it worth mentioning to my dr

A member asked:

5 mo's postop quad bypass n still having sharp stabbing pains on rt side that goes to arm, with movement and sneezing. what can be the cause of this.

A member asked:

I feel like my body is shutting down . very weak arms and legs and overall feeling abnormally weak . thyroid checks normal . post partum depression ?

A member asked:

When i sneeze i get what feels like mild electric shock across chest/down arms, but today i sneezed & the "shock" was extreme- electric pain for minutes, tears in eyes & had to pull over car - normal? what could cause? (i have autoimmune stuff)

A member asked:

While im laying down i can feel a rush off some sort in my head and it feels like its in the middle my body feels like its surges going down my arms and legs but im laying down its on and off no matter how i lay ?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?