A 39-year-old female asked:
Severe arm and hand tingling like electric shock when I tilt my head back Also neck pain arm numbness?
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Dr. Robert Kent answered
11 years experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Radiculopathy: It sounds like a disc has herniated in your neck or some other issues closing off the opening your nerve roots run through to exit the cervical spine. These are classic symptoms and I recommend seeing a physician sooner than later to identify if there is anything emergent or surgical necessity to avoid arm paralysis. You may not need anything but a Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack, but get checked to be sure.
Answered on Jan 30, 2020
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Dr. Philip Miller answered
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You must be examined: This may be a viral infection or a nerve condition. Please call your physician today.
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Dr. Layne Hermansen answered
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Prem Gupta answered
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See a neurologist: You must see a neurologist. You have definite signs of either diseased or pinched nerves in neck or brachial plexus on right side.
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