Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I've had a headache and arm numbness for four days should i see a doc immediately?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Gofeld answered

Of course: These symptoms may be related to developing stroke.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I woke up with a sore neck, then the next day (today) progressed to a sore neck and now my arms are numb, more so right side. What doc should I see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Double vision/numb right side of face. CT & blood at ER were normal, dxd as migraine. Right arm tingly, extremely dizzy, nauseous. Moderate headache around eye/temple same side. It has been ~36 hrs. Migraine or see a neuro?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hello doc , I am from new delhi , I am suffering from a frequent cold cough headache and numbness in mind from last 4-5 yrs. Pls advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My husband is 52 and has numbness of his left arm that comes and goes foe 3 days and today has spread to his left leg and now has a bad headache. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My husband is 52 and has numbness of his left arm that comes and goes foe 3 days and today has spread to his left leg and now has a bad headache. Symp?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

People also searched for:

6 enlarge (0 pain, hard) node-neck (cause pain/headaches). sm. hard clusters-both Underarms. saliva glands (front of ears-2xs norm) MRI confirm-doc didnt ck u-arms (or exam), say 0 biopsy. No f/u. Awful Fatigue. 9-12 mos. Hear loss, some face numb?
Hi Doc. I suspect that I have meningitis because of the symptoms. But I have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range. Does that rule out meningitis? I feel the symptoms for long time now. Head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms. But i
I have a suspected bulging disc in my neck causing bad back and left arm pain and numbness. Urgent care doc gave me a Medrol dose pack which I finished today. It helped. Should the pain relief continue for a few days until I can see my ortho doc?
I have headaches in the morning, toothaches, neck pain, and occasional numbness in right arm. I also have a history of sleep apnea, bruxism, and disk bulges under tx. Which doctor should I see?
My hand goes numb all the time hardly have any sensation in a couple fingers my arm hurts bad all the time what kind of doc should I see?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.