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A 33-year-old female asked:

I have been having a lot of dizziness for about a year. my left hand and arm also fall asleep off and on. i have been to my gp so many times and no help. i have seen a neurologist multiple times and no help either. i'm starting to think i maybe it's due t

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Dr. Adam Zuber
Neurology 37 years experience
Dizziness/numbness: The only way to put the two symptoms together is either a vascular steal phenomenon due to vascular tearing or compression, but these could be independent also and may be due to a stroke also. Make virtual appointment for further review.
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