Question 1

what could be a reason that i have left arm weakness?

Accepted Answer

Several poss. causes: Could be illness such as ms, certain autoimmune disorders, every dystrophy, or others. Commonly, it's due to nerve impingement in the neck due to arthritis or disc disease. Other causes include rib, sternal, clavicle or thoracic spine dysfunction, rotator cuff tear, tendinitis and muscle strain, etc. A thorough physical exam, including osteopathic hand-on diagnosis, could provide an answer.

Question 2

left arm weakness heart related? when should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Weakness: Arm weakness is not a symptom typically associated with heart disease. Usually it is more of a neurologic or muscular problem. It is concerning and should be evaluated. See your doctor.

Question 3

what could be the cause of left arm weakness, dizziness, and cold sweat?

Accepted Answer

See your Dr.: You need to see your dr for an accurate diagnosis. Depending on age it could be cardiac in origen but only a good h & p and ekg will reveal this. Only your dr can give you a good answer on this one.

Question 4

i am having severe headaches,  left arm weakness, and sudden quick blackouts. who should i make an appt with? i am also continuously losing weight

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You have a # of: Problems. If this is occuring acutely please be transported to the emergency room now. Is you primary care provider aware of these episodes - if not, is imperative that he/she be informed asap. These are very serious sx - especially w your hypertension ; cardiomyopathy.

Question 5

can supraventricular tachycardia cause chest pains and cause left arm weakness?

Accepted Answer

Svt: Svt can cause the symptoms you describe.

Question 6

suddenly experiencing migraine, left arm weakness, dizziness and heart rate over 111. rest brought rate down to 104. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: You will need to be evaluated by a neurologist for the type of migraine you have (assuming it is migraine at all)  ASAP.

Question 7

stiffness on back left side of neck left arm weakness dull ache mid to left side of chest?

Accepted Answer

Need a physical exam: and imaging like X ray and MRI to figure out of you have disk disease in the neck that causes your symptoms. Call a pain specialist and make an appointment.

Question 8

i have cong.cervical spinal stenosis on 3 levels.mri is showing some compression . lermittes signs , no reflexes in left arm & weakness.options?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: All the physical examination findings that you are mentioning are concerning.  Most concerning for me, depending on the severity of the stenosis, would be that if something happens (a bad fall for example) it could place you at risk for much more serious problems.  This is something that you need to discuss with a good spine specialist and a surgeon (find one that does lots of spine procedures).

Question 9

severe upper back pain progressing over months, left arm weakness, worse at night- clear t-spine mri w/o contrast- could it have missed something?

Accepted Answer

Assessment: probably needs further evaluation considering the chronic its of the problem.  A full physical examination with a physiatrist in collaboration with your PCP plus consider an MRI of the cervical spine if not done in light of the upper arm weakness.

Question 10

left arm twitching below the elbo and shoulder and upper arm weakness/burning, what could be the cause?  i repeatedly check my bp, could that be prob?

Accepted Answer

Cervical disc hernia: Cervical disc herniation
brachial plexus problem (bundle of nerves in arm) 

i would start with a cervical mri.

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I am having severe headaches, left arm weakness, and sudden quick blackouts. who should i make an appt with? i am also continuously losing weight

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Can supraventricular tachycardia cause chest pains and cause left arm weakness?

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Suddenly experiencing migraine, left arm weakness, dizziness and heart rate over 111. rest brought rate down to 104. what could cause this?

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Stiffness on back left side of neck left arm weakness dull ache mid to left side of chest?

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I have cong.cervical spinal stenosis on 3 levels.mri is showing some compression . lermittes signs , no reflexes in left arm & weakness.options?

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Severe upper back pain progressing over months, left arm weakness, worse at night- clear t-spine mri w/o contrast- could it have missed something?

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Left arm twitching below the elbo and shoulder and upper arm weakness/burning, what could be the cause? i repeatedly check my bp, could that be prob?

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