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I have had a numb pinkie and ring finger for the past couple days but am starting to feel pins amd needles in my feet and hands with shooting pains in my arms and legs. today my pinkie has brown dots. what do i do?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Numbness/ pain digit: This seems quite serious. Would go to an ER today and not delay. May be related to nerve issue or infection/autoimmune process in spine with low platelets which is causing the brown dots. Follow up today.

Answered 3/16/2020

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A member asked:

I have had a numb pinkie and ring finger for the past couple days but am starting to feel pins amd needles in my feet and hands with shooting pains in my arms and legs. today my pinkie has brown dots. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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