Question 1

i am experiencing sharp pains in my left armpit every 2min. after the sharp pain subsides there is some numbness in left arm. why?

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I do not know: I do not know why you are getting the pains every 2 minutes, but pain and then numbness may signify a nerve being irritated or "pinched" and you should see a dr. For an evaluation to assure you do not have any vascular issues affecting you nerves in your shoulder/armpit area, or a pinching nerve as stated.  Best wishes.

Question 2

i have pain in my left side near my armpit. i feel numbness in my left arm then right arm then in my middle part.120/70 bp, 90 pulse, ecg normal.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: This sounds like a cervical spine nerve problem but without more information and an examination its speculation.

Question 3

left armpit feels numb and numbness goes down arm a little ways. what can cause this? also my left breast has been feeling heavy.

Accepted Answer

Disc: Low cervical disc herniation can cause this. Also bravcial plexus is under the arm- it is a bundle of nerves- so stretching or pressure on it can give these symptoms too v.

Question 4

numbness in my left chest/pectoral area, around armpit and breast. no other symptoms, no lumps on breast. has been going on for 2 weeks. usually happens at night. what could it be?

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See a Neurologist: https://goo.gl/images/EhhMWE
The area you are describing corresponds to the Thoraic T 3, T4, T5 vertebra in the back.
I enclosed above dermatome link for you to see how the body nerve system runs.
A specialist in the nervous system is a neurologist. This is a Doctor that will test the skin location first for soft touch then pin prick and begin to work out the problem for a diagnosis.

Question 5

when sleeping on my right side i have numbness on my left side. this includes numbness in chest, under armpit and in shoulder. and numbness in left hand as well. no pain/numbness when in an upright position.  this happens every night. ?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: This sounds like a positional problem causing compression of a nerve root or blood vessel, often from a bone in the neck or muscle tissue. This would be best evaluated in person, but in the meantime try to sleep on your back or the other size- if that's not possible, a change in pillow may help.

Question 6

diagnosis for left-sided numbness please; mainly the arm; but tingles too?

Accepted Answer

Various: This may be related to a disc herniating in the neck, a problem with the bundle of nerves that travels from your neck to your arm or the specific nerves in the arm. Most commonly the issue is in your neck. See your doctor soon.

Question 7

have left arm pain and numbness?

Accepted Answer

Arm numbness: Too little information here.  Sound like a neurogenic cause but may be vascular. Can you provide more details like: when it started, where in the arm is it located, what makes it worse, better?  Do you have an neck pain, history of injury?

Question 8

numbness in left arm itcy and swollen?

Accepted Answer

Need checking: Swollen arm = needs to be checked by your md. 
This could be an allergic reaction or cellulitis/infection and sometimes a blood clot.

Question 9

stroke symptoms, numbness of the left side of the arm?

Accepted Answer

This could be stroke: or it could be from other causes of left arm numbness.  Is there weakness?  Is there increased reflexes.  If you think you have a stroke you should see a doctor as soon as possible.  An MRI done with diffusion weighted imaging can tell if you have a stroke.  Ask your doctor fi this could help you.

Question 10

what condition may cause numbness coldness and tingling of the left arm?

Accepted Answer

Numb: We worry about "thoracic outlet syndrome" but the person to best help is an orthopedic doctor. You might need an EMG by a neurologist as well. Start with the orthopedic doctor first. If you are displease with their plans, seek a neurologist.

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I am experiencing sharp pains in my left armpit every 2min. after the sharp pain subsides there is some numbness in left arm. why?

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I have pain in my left side near my armpit. i feel numbness in my left arm then right arm then in my middle part.120/70 bp, 90 pulse, ecg normal.

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Left armpit feels numb and numbness goes down arm a little ways. what can cause this? also my left breast has been feeling heavy.

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Numbness in my left chest/pectoral area, around armpit and breast. no other symptoms, no lumps on breast. has been going on for 2 weeks. usually happens at night. what could it be?

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When sleeping on my right side i have numbness on my left side. this includes numbness in chest, under armpit and in shoulder. and numbness in left hand as well. no pain/numbness when in an upright position. this happens every night. ?

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Diagnosis for left-sided numbness please; mainly the arm; but tingles too?

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Have left arm pain and numbness?

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Numbness in left arm itcy and swollen?

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Stroke symptoms, numbness of the left side of the arm?

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What condition may cause numbness coldness and tingling of the left arm?

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