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I have pins and needles, numbness down the left hand side for two weeks slight confusion and weakness, all sats ok?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

See physician now: If it is down the entire left side, you may have had a stroke and need to be examined. See a doctor immediately if your entire left hand side is has parasthesias and you have confused and weak.

Dr Ibrahim agreed

Answered 12/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have pins and needles, numbness down the left hand side for two weeks slight confusion and weakness, all sats ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kent answered

Dr Ibrahim agreed

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