Question 1

i haverecently suffering from pins and needles in right arm and hands can't even hold a tooth brush ?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are several possibilities.  A problem in the neck, something affecting the cord, nerve roots,  the brachial plexus, or nerve(s) in the arm.  Seeing a neurologist or someone experienced in upper extremity nerve problems would good.  Some pm+r docs are excellent in that regard,  too.

Question 2

numbness and pins. and needles right arm and hand?

Accepted Answer

Consider nerve : Possible nerve compression at elbow or wrist, but could be higher in shoulder or neck.  See a doctor, consider an EMG study.

Question 3

severe pain from neck into shoulder dull ache down right arm for 8 weeks now getting pins and needles in right hand is this a trapped nerve?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Sounds like a cervical radiculopathy which can be a nerve impinged in the neck area related to herniated disc or arthritis. Less likely a more peripheral nerve impingement.

Question 4

hi i have had pins and needles in hand for over a week and now my right arm feels weak and i have less sensation in the right hand is this normal.

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Paraesthesia: No this isn't normal. You need a thorough neuro exam by a doctor.

Question 5

i have been waking up for the last two weeks with very sore pins and needles down my right arm. mainly my hand. thanks?

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Nerves: Can be a radiculopathy (pinched nerve) in the neck or even carpal tunnel syndrome.  Have your doctor refer you to a neurologist or pm;r physician for an emg/nerve conduction study to better characterize these symptoms.

Question 6

i have a dull ache in my right arm throughout the day and pins and needles. sometimes in my left side too.  my hands and fingers swell up. what could ?

Accepted Answer

Compression symptoms: These vague symptoms could have several sources, and i recommend you seek a medical exam and opinion.  You may have some degree of thoracic outlet syndrome, which is caused by a compression of nerve and/or vein by the first rib.  Again, please seek a medical evaluation.

Question 7

what is causing my muscles in my right arm to be sore when i stretch out my arm and also cause a pins and needles sensation in my hand?

Accepted Answer

Vague: Could be a pinched nerve, stress, hard to say.  I would see a doctor asap to perform a thorough history and examination, tests, etc.

Question 8

pins and needles in right arm?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain?: The sensation of "pins and needles" is classically related to neuropathic pain; is there a reason, such as trauma near the site, that would lead to this pain?

Question 9

severe neck and shoulder pain with pins and needles in right arm.  how should i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. One needs to ascertain the cause of the symptoms and treat the cause.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

lower back pain numbness in right leg and right arm. pins and needles in right arm down to fingertips. please help.

Accepted Answer

Complex: Could consider nerve compression in lower back causing your leg symptoms, and perhaps, peripheral nerve problem in arm at wrist or elbow.  But could also wonder about neck problem causing spinal cord compression and explanation for both problems.  See a neurologist and get this sorted out.

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Severe pain from neck into shoulder dull ache down right arm for 8 weeks now getting pins and needles in right hand is this a trapped nerve?

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Hi i have had pins and needles in hand for over a week and now my right arm feels weak and i have less sensation in the right hand is this normal.

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I have been waking up for the last two weeks with very sore pins and needles down my right arm. mainly my hand. thanks?

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I have a dull ache in my right arm throughout the day and pins and needles. sometimes in my left side too. my hands and fingers swell up. what could ?

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What is causing my muscles in my right arm to be sore when i stretch out my arm and also cause a pins and needles sensation in my hand?

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Severe neck and shoulder pain with pins and needles in right arm. how should i treat it?

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