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I am undergoing treatment for stroke. my arm is still numb ?

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Stroke: Assuming this is the area affected by your stroke, this numbness may persist. If this is a new symptom, however, I would seek immediate medical attention.

Answered 7/11/2015

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Usual approach: Find a combination of physical and occupational therapies are very helpful indeed. Although stroke likely cause of arm numbness, not unique to get superimposed peripheral nerve pinching, and might consider EMG test.

Answered 10/15/2017

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