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My left arm has been going numb entirely when my neck is in certain positions it comes and goes. however, my thumb has now gone numb and has been for five days. i've tried ibuprofen, is there anything else i can do?

Q: my left arm has been going numb entirely when my neck is in certain positions it comes and goes. however, my thumb has now gone numb and has been for five days. i've tried ibuprofen, is there anything else i can do?

: Yes go to the ER or your doc to be checked immediately

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes go to the ER or your doc to be checked immediately

Answered 5/19/2023

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A member asked:

My left arm has been going numb entirely when my neck is in certain positions it comes and goes. however, my thumb has now gone numb and has been for five days. i've tried ibuprofen, is there anything else i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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