Question 1

why does my arm keep going numb?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: This is a nerve issue. Could be a problem with the wrist such as carpal tunnel or higher up involving the elbow or even the shoulder or neck regions such as a trapped ulnar nerve or thoracic outlet syndrome.

Question 2

ok is it normal when u have a knot under your arm that it will make your whole arm go numb at times?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Get the knot checked out, as it sounds like it may be periodically pinching on a nerve causing your numbness.  Best wishes.

Question 3

if waking with both-arm numbness and immobility happened a lot, yet hasn't happened in ages, am i better?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping style chang: Definitely, credit should be given to the changes that you've made, either knowingly or unknowingly. You essentially must have changed your sleeping style. Keep an eye out for a return, but for the most part it seems that you are healed.

Question 4

arm pit numbness won't go away. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: You need to get a diagnosis of the cause of this long term numbness. Only then it can be determined if any thing can be done.

Question 5

what causes your left arm to go numb?

Accepted Answer

Left arm: Carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy. Multiple sclerosis. Stroke. Complex migraine. Lots of things. Depends of location of numbness, speed of onset and duration.

Question 6

what would cause the right arm go numb?

Accepted Answer

Arm numbness: It depends on where the numbness is located.  The most common cause is cervical disk disease.  This can affect the whole arm up to the fingers or part of the arm.  If only the thumb index and middle finger are affected this could be due to carpal tunnel syndrome.  If only the 5th and 4th finger are affected this could be due to ulnar nerve entrapment.  See your doctor.

Question 7

why does my left arm sometimes go numb?

Accepted Answer

Worrisome: The left arm musculature &amp; nerves originate during fetal life from the same tissue that forms your heart. Any odd feelings you have in your left arm could be an early warning about worrisome health problems. It is time for you to schedule a visit with your doc as soon as you can get in. If you have any chest pain at all go to the ER.

Question 8

whats wrong if your right arm keeps going numb?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps nerve pinch: Most commonly, this is due to carpal tunnel syndrome, secondary to compression at wrist, but you could have different problems, such as ulnar at elbow, thoracic outlet at shoulder, neck issues.  Can sort out with exam at your doctor's office.

Question 9

what does it mean if my left arm randomly goes numb?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It certainly could be carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your wrist which makes your fingers go numb. See a hand surgeon for an examination and treatment.

Question 10

my right arm is going numb lately and it's painful. what can i take?

Accepted Answer

Splint: Rest, night splint, vitamin b6 100mg / day, over the counter anti-inflammatory meds and ergonomic changes to work space. If that fails then cortisone injection and surgery (endoscopic).

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Ok is it normal when u have a knot under your arm that it will make your whole arm go numb at times?

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If waking with both-arm numbness and immobility happened a lot, yet hasn't happened in ages, am i better?

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Arm pit numbness won't go away. what can i do?

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What causes your left arm to go numb?

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Why does my left arm sometimes go numb?

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