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I've had numbness in my face now for 5 months . my right side off face and head , neck and arm . are all numb and i can't hardly use my right arm due to weakness . what would cause this ? i've been to er and family dr they won't do anything .

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Needs evaluation.: Your symptoms seem to represent a neurologic problem they merit a visit to a neurologist.

Answered 1/21/2013

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A member asked:

I've had numbness in my face now for 5 months . my right side off face and head , neck and arm . are all numb and i can't hardly use my right arm due to weakness . what would cause this ? i've been to er and family dr they won't do anything .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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