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Mom just had her left arm go numb and said it "went rigid" and she dropped the cup she was holding. she' 60y/o, hypothyroidism, no other probs. cause?
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"went rigid": First have her check her thyroid labs. Her left arm trouble suggests nerve damage. Please have her doctor refer her to a Neurologist if the doctor cannot diagnose the cause. Wish her better for me.
Answered 2/6/2015
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