Question 1

i am having numbness and pain in my left arm and it goes all the way down to my fingers. what would be the cause of this.

Accepted Answer

Neurological : The things that come to mind are 1) cervical radiculopathy  possibly caused by a cervical disk ore an entrapment syndrome 2)  cardiac pain less likely due to your age 3) peripheral neuropathy caused by multiple possible ailments.

Question 2

what could be causing my pain in my left arm and numbness in my fingers?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Consistent with nerve compression. If continues have it evaluated.

Question 3

my entire left arm all the way to my fingers has been numb for three days ,,why?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: More information is needed to cover all possibilities.  Perhaps most likely is a nerve entrapment.  Other common issues are vascular flow or medication side effects.  A reason to seek emergent care would be noticeable discoloration anywhere and particularly at the tips of the fingers.  Schedule an appointment for an exam.

Question 4

my entire left arm has been numb for three days..all the way to my fingers..and i have no strength in that arm?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: reasons, only one of which is pinched nerve.  Please see your doc ASAP for proper diagnosis and treatment.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

my 50 yr. old husband has tingling and numbness feeling in his left arm mainly in his fingers and goes up to his shoulders , what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Could be heart: At 50yo he should be checked out by a medical professional. He may need a stress test and blood pressure/cholesterol determination. Less dangerous is the possibility that he is holding his shoulder too tight from stress and it is pinching the nerves to the armpit. But, better safe than sorry. He might need to be on a daily aspirin. It's time to have this checked out.

Question 6

i have frequent numbness & tingling on my left arm & fingers. it started a few months ago with consistent intensity. what is it and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: An impingement of a nerve is suspected. The impingement may be at the wrist(carpal tunnel) but could be at a higher level in the neck,shoulder or elbow.  A brain lesion in the right cerebral cortex is less likely a cause due to lack of arm weakness. A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate you and an EMG may be performed in order to localize the impingement.

Question 7

hi i am 46 and for the pass month i have this pain on my left arm and it numbs my fingers what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Could be a pinched nerve in the neck or arm. 
But heart disease needs to be ruled out, so see a doctor.

Question 8

i have pain24/7 in my kness, elbowsand numbness in in two of my fingers in my left arm what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These symptoms require a complete evaluation with specific testing. See your doctor.

Question 9

numbness in forearm and all fingers on left arm. can not move it at all. my brother is 29. i told him go go to the dr but he doesn't want to. ?

Accepted Answer

Needs to see Dr.: Symptoms that serious should be brought to a doctor as soon as possible.   Numbness and severe weakness are signs of asignificant neurological problem.

Question 10

i am nauseous, have tingling in my left arm and fingers are numb.  what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Carpal Tunnel : Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness and night pain are the most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. I would recommend evaluation with a hnd surgeon.

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I am having numbness and pain in my left arm and it goes all the way down to my fingers. what would be the cause of this.

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What could be causing my pain in my left arm and numbness in my fingers?

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My entire left arm all the way to my fingers has been numb for three days ,,why?

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My entire left arm has been numb for three days..all the way to my fingers..and i have no strength in that arm?

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My 50 yr. old husband has tingling and numbness feeling in his left arm mainly in his fingers and goes up to his shoulders , what does this mean?

A member asked:

I have frequent numbness & tingling on my left arm & fingers. it started a few months ago with consistent intensity. what is it and what should i do?

A member asked:

Hi i am 46 and for the pass month i have this pain on my left arm and it numbs my fingers what can i do?

A member asked:

I have pain24/7 in my kness, elbowsand numbness in in two of my fingers in my left arm what could this be?

A member asked:

Numbness in forearm and all fingers on left arm. can not move it at all. my brother is 29. i told him go go to the dr but he doesn't want to. ?

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I am nauseous, have tingling in my left arm and fingers are numb. what is going on?

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