Pins and needles in right arm and hand

Question 1

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

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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. See... Read More

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Nerve problems: Sounds like a neurological problem. Best advice is to see an md.

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Question 2

Numbness and pins. and needles right arm and hand?

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

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Not enough info.: Pins and needles are paresthesias. The nerve or nerves are not getting enough blood flow. Without more info like how long this has been going on, whic... Read More

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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?

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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 periphe... Read More

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Yes, pinched nerve: Yes, sounds like a classic pinched nerve aka radiculopathy. It will usually resolve on its own, but mechanical cervical traction in physical therapy c... Read More

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Yes!: A good visualization of the cervical spine is mandatory ( xray, mri). If negative differential diagnosis with thoracic outlet syndrome is a must!

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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.

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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 ... Read More

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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 ?

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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 syn... Read More

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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?

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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.

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