Question 1

what are the causes for numbness or tingling right under the right arm?

Accepted Answer

Couple possibilities: Numbness under the arm could be the result of pressure over a nerve, pinched nerve in the neck or arm, or even muscle overuse/strain due to poor posture. If correcting posture/repositioning does not resolve the concern, that warrants an office visit, particularly if there is an associated lump or mass, or any arm weakness.

Question 2

i get numbness or tingling in my fingers every nite what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Finger numbness: Berniew ~ you might be compressing the nerves in the neck or axilla by lying in a position that compresses them. Try sleeping in a different position and see what happens, thanks

Question 3

i am experiencing  numbness or tingling (side: one side only) (time frame: sudden)  on my left shoulder for about 6+ months?

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Tingling L shoulder: Could be thoracic outlet syndrome  or coming from compressed irritated nerve in the neck. Would get MRI of cervical spine and if normal follow up with  orthopedist regarding  thoracic outlet syndrome or other impingement disorders, rarely could be MS or mass(tumor- check CXR, thyroid, nodes) or TMJ . Would not delay as over time  with tingling can lose  function and strength.  ,

Question 4

i have leg numbness or tingling that worsens on walking?

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Depends: Could be from nerve compression in the spine.  Your age and amount of disk degeneration in the spine will affect this.
If you get quick relief after sitting to rest, then it surely sounds like nerve compression.  See a neurologist or neurosurgeon for eval.

Question 5

fluttering movement in lower back right side. happens when laying down or just randomly. what could this be? no pain, numbness or tingling

Accepted Answer

Gas: Maybe the gas in the intestines is moving. Could also be a muscle twitch. Might also be an insect although this time of year not as likely. Ant, bed bug, flea.
See a doctor if it continues to bother you.

Question 6

i am experiencing  finger tingling, enlarged finger tips and finger pain. the following also describes me: numbness or tingling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Finger tingling: Refers to altered sensation  not quite numb ( while numb means no sensation   It is the same type of feeling one feels when the finger first starts to falll  asleep   Tingling generally means the sensory nerves are working but to a lesser degree than normal whereas numbness implies a more severe. Problem. People often use the words numbness and tingling together nondpecifically to describe things.

Question 7

at the time of sleeping my two ears are numbness or tingling why?

Accepted Answer

Tingling ears: Assuming you do not meaning ringing...Tingling ears possibly from laying on the nerves that exit the skull to give rise to sensation of the ear...If you mean ringing..Important to know whether it is dependent on laying down or dependent on sleeping..Laying down may increase pressure in brain...In prole with pseudo tumor cerebri or brain tumors this is not uncommon.

Question 8

i am experiencing  leg numbness. the following also describe me: leg pain, leg tingling, and numbness or tingling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: Your symptoms are consistent with lumbar radiculopathy with both sensory and motor disfunction often times associated with a herniated disk or spinal stenosis. You need to seek care with orthopedist or physiatrist

Question 9

i have sever pain in both wrists. weekness in the hands but no numbness or tingling. pain wakes me up at night and nothing seems to help! what is it ?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndr.: Most likely - carpal tunnel syndrome, from typing too much or other repetitive hand motions. Try sleeping with wrist splints u can buy in a pharmacy. If they don't fit well get a custom-made one from phys. Therapist.  If splints don't help, a steroid injection will. If overweight, weight loss helps. Blood test for thyroid and vit. B12 deficiency. Try b complex vitamins.

Question 10

i am experiencing  numbness or tingling (side: both) (time frame: gradual onset) . the following also describe me: finger tingling, leg numbness,not ?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Hi,
Numbness or tingling of gradual onset is concerning.
It could be a serious medical condition such as a stroke , diabetes , deficiency b12,  It is due to small nerve involvement causing the numbness.
Not to scare you but your body is telling you to get a Checkup. Dont let this go.
Dr. Lori Lange-Pennsylvania

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What are the causes for numbness or tingling right under the right arm?

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I get numbness or tingling in my fingers every nite what is causing this?

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I am experiencing numbness or tingling (side: one side only) (time frame: sudden) on my left shoulder for about 6+ months?

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I have leg numbness or tingling that worsens on walking?

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Fluttering movement in lower back right side. happens when laying down or just randomly. what could this be? no pain, numbness or tingling

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I am experiencing finger tingling, enlarged finger tips and finger pain. the following also describes me: numbness or tingling. what should i do?

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At the time of sleeping my two ears are numbness or tingling why?

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I am experiencing leg numbness. the following also describe me: leg pain, leg tingling, and numbness or tingling. what should i do?

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I have sever pain in both wrists. weekness in the hands but no numbness or tingling. pain wakes me up at night and nothing seems to help! what is it ?

A member asked:

I am experiencing numbness or tingling (side: both) (time frame: gradual onset) . the following also describe me: finger tingling, leg numbness,not ?

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