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Rand numbing/tingling feeling that goes straight down spine. starting a little higher than middle of back. what could cause this?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Radiculopathy: Probably. The most common cause of pain that runs from the spine down into an extremity is known as a radiculopathy, usually caused by the irritation of a nerve on the spine. If it occurs in the neck, it can cause pain and/or numbness that runs into the arm and hand. Consider being seen.

Answered 3/30/2018

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A member asked:

Rand numbing/tingling feeling that goes straight down spine. starting a little higher than middle of back. what could cause this?

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