Question 1

might there be a connection btw my vashunt and incr.&worsening right shoulder& neck pain also with travel. pain&numbness dwn r. arm exist? what mght expln this? daily headaches have also developed

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: The shunt can be a cause, but more likely it is cervical strain or possibly a cervical disk herniation. I would get an exam by a neurosurgeon or neurologist and then imaging to look at the shunt and the cervical spine.

Question 2

i have had left lateral upper thigh numbness x 3 wks. now deep aching inside. numbness is slowly traveling down leg.? emg help diagnose

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Yes: You are describing nerve pain.  An EMG consists of testing the health and speed of your nerve function, followed by electrode insertion to the muscle for a specialist to access the nerve and muscle connections.  This will answer the question of what nerve is causing your pain.  Treatment and symptom control begin with a real diagnosis.  Good luck.

Question 3

pain in left buttock traveling slowly down the backside left leg. sometimes sharp pain and sometimes numbness while sitting.  better when i'm walking?

Accepted Answer

Consider Sciatica: The sciatic nerve runs down the buttocks, to the leg and terminates its branches in the feet.  Consult your primary care doctor for Sciatic nerve impingement.   Start with aleve (naproxen) or advil if you do not have stomach or bleeding disorders.

Question 4

what causes numbness started at finger tips and traveling up hand? slowly getting worse. is there a natural way to deal with high bp. no $ for dr.

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Nerve issue : Pain and numbness in a limb sounds like a pinched nerve.  It can be pinched in the neck or wrist  as well as possibly other places in the arm.  Carpal tunnel can cause these symptoms as well and often cause numbess in thumb and index finger.  You can try over the counter nsaids and a wrist splint but if sx aren't going away and especially if you have weakness you should see your doc.

Question 5

i had pain in ankle joint with some numbness of same foot that slightly affects walking this happens to me recently after traveling and lomg sitting so what is the cause of such condition and management for this pain & numbness one foot, regards?

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: Depending on muscle bulk and fat distribution in lower extremities, a circulatory blockage can occur while sitting for long periods in one position.  Best is to stop and walk even briefly while "traveling" to allow return in normal circulation to the affected side.

Question 6

numbness on left side?

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Yes and what else?: Left side of what? Face? Arm? Leg? A combination of the above? Sudden onset? Weakness? Speech disturbance? Walking/balance problems?

Question 7

what is the cause of fhand numbness?

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Several causes.: Hand numbness is usually related to a problem with the nerves. There can be a pinch on the nerve in the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) or a pinch on the nerves as they come down into the arm from the neck (radiculopathy). Discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Question 8

what could produce numbness in back?

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Neuropathy: Really depends upon where in the back you're talking about. It can be due to  a neuritis which is an inflammation of the nerves. We sometimes see this after someone has had an epidural. Your numbness could also be due to disk or facet disease. Only a proper history and physical exam by your physician can shed light on the subject.

Question 9

should i be concerned about numbness?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 10

causes of  sensation/numbness in fingures?

Accepted Answer

Nerve entrapment: Most likely, your nerve is being irritated by inflammation, or some sort of nerve root entrapment, similar to that found in the condition of "carpal tunnel syndrome."  the median nerve travels through a 'tunnel' through your carpal (wrist) bones and gets irritated, often causing tingling or numbness in your thumb, pointer, middle and half of your ring finger.  Get checked for cts.  Good luck.

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Might there be a connection btw my vashunt and incr.&worsening right shoulder& neck pain also with travel. pain&numbness dwn r. arm exist? what mght expln this? daily headaches have also developed

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I have had left lateral upper thigh numbness x 3 wks. now deep aching inside. numbness is slowly traveling down leg.? emg help diagnose

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Pain in left buttock traveling slowly down the backside left leg. sometimes sharp pain and sometimes numbness while sitting. better when i'm walking?

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What causes numbness started at finger tips and traveling up hand? slowly getting worse. is there a natural way to deal with high bp. no $ for dr.

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I had pain in ankle joint with some numbness of same foot that slightly affects walking this happens to me recently after traveling and lomg sitting so what is the cause of such condition and management for this pain & numbness one foot, regards?

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Numbness on left side?

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