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Arm Numbness During Pregnancy
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What would make my left arm go numb during pregnancy. I'm 30 weeks pregnant.?
Carpal tunnel: Fluid changes during pregnancy can produce nerve compression at the wrist c/w cts, which is benign and usually is gone a few days after l & d. Persistent numbness could be associated with nerve pinching at the elbow, disc problems in the neck, thoracic outlet syndrome. But rarely left arm problems can be heart associated (quite unusual at your age.). ...Read more
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When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
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Bad habit of sleeping on arm. Causing shoulder pain, arm numbness, upper chest / collar bone tenderness. Neuropathy? What to do during sleep? Also pt?
Sleeping on your arm: Puts a great deal of pressure on your rotator cuff and drives the cuff up into your shoulder blade and collarbone. It is akin to someone clamping you thigh for eight hours it is going to hurt. Furthermore your ac joint also can become inflamed. Finally the nerves in you arm get stretched and irritated. Try sleeping in a recliner, wear a shoulder immobilizer, or sleep with your back supported. ...Read more
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My wife is in the 4th month of pregnancy. She has some pains on her right leg and her right arm sometimes is little numb. Is it normal?
A little swelling: Is not unexpected. However, a painful swelling is another matter as sometimes phlebitis develops because of the high estrogen of a normal pregnancy. See the doctor ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: arm numbness?
Decreased sensation: Less sensitivity to pin or light touch in the arm. May correspond to anatomical distribution such as ulnar or median nerve, or perhaps cervical anatomical correlates. May be localized using standard testing. Causes are multiple. ...Read more
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What might cause chest pain and left arm numbness?
Rule out heart first: Number one cause in seriousness is heart disease / attack. If you haven't checked this out, do so right away. Other causes include pinched nerve in neck, shoulder injury, overuse syndrome of left arm, thoracic outlet syndrome, blockage of axillary artery. ...Read more
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How do you treat chest pain and left arm numbness?
Consult a doctor:
Chest pain can be due to many causes and can be serious, especialy when you have left arm numbness, as it may be related to your heart
so waste no time see your doctor asap or go to er.
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Constant chest pain and left arm numbness. What do I do?
Go immediately to an: Emergency room to make sure that this is not a cardiac or heart issue like angina which can present just with these symptoms. ...Read more
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Can thoratic outlet syndrome cause left side of face and left arm numbness?
Face no, arm yes: Assuming that to syndrome has been confirmed on left side, the left arm can become numb but not face where nerve supply is from higher level trigeminal nerve. ...Read more
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I've had a headache and arm numbness for four days should I see a doc immediately?
Of course: These symptoms may be related to developing stroke. ...Read more
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What to do if I have frequent arm numbness while sleeping. Could this be dangerous?
Not dangerous: More likely it is pinching of nerve in arm or neck area which occurs by the position of arm or neck. You may see a neurologist. ...Read more
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Can anxiety cause left arm numbness and heavy feeling is arm it just happens on and off?
No: I don't think that anxiety would single out the left arm like that. If you get true intermittent numbness and heaviness and/or weakness of the left arm, I recommend en evaluation by a neurologist to check for problems with nerve impingement, circulatory problem, etc. ...Read more
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What causes deep headache. Also causes cheek and arm numbness to last for at least 5 minutes?
Sinusitis:
Sinusitis on the sphenoid sinuses will cause headache in the center of the head. But is you have numbness in the arm and cheek is a good idea to visit your doctor to rule out any other problems. Hope this helps.
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Brief left side of face numbness and lower left arm numbness that went away after a few seconds. What's wrong?
Parasthesias: These symptoms are called parasthesias and could be a result of a number of different issues including anxiety or panic attacks, malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, neuropathies or nerve disorders, vascular problems, inflammatory or infectious diseases. This is only a short list, there are many causes of numbness and more history and an exam would need to be done to confirm a diagnosis or cause. ...Read more
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Can caffeine cause arm numbness?
No not really: No caffeine does not cause arm numbness. ...Read more
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Could arm numbness propably be due to a compressed nerve!?
Cerv Radiculopathy: Pain that radiates into the arm with associated numbness or weakness, suggests a pinched nerve. In older patients, this is often due to arthritis. Younger patients, herniated disc is often the cause. If symptoms result from postures or positions of the arm or shoulder, other causes are suggested: thoracic outlet, cubital or carpal tunnel. For symptoms that persist or worsen have a doc take a look. ...Read more
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Can migraines with arm numbness be associated with strokes later?
Yes: There studies that proves that migraine sufferers have high chance of stroke. Make sure it is migraine and not aneurysm, am etc. ...Read more
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My husband is 45 years old he has hypertension and arm numbness. Is that sign of something bad?
Could be:
He does have a number of risk factors for heart disease (sex, age, hbp), but he likely has a nerve entrapment issue in his neck.
Either way, he should seek care if his symptoms don't improve.
Hope he feels better soon!
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How to cure right arm numbness? Feeling numb when the arm is in "L" position like using the PC.
? ulnar: Your description suggests you may well be compressing ulnar nerve at elbow, but this could also represent an issue at the wrist. An EMG test could reveal location and severity. Contact your doctor and get opinion. ...Read more
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Shoulder pain and right arm numbness took B12 vit. Thngs imprved, last time I hit the gym found sudden drop of strength in right arm?
Get a check up: I would suggest to contact your physician today to undergo a detailef history of the symptoms and followed by a thorough physical exam. He may order dome x-ray or MRI of spine to get the confimative diagnosis. In mean time, I would advise you to putneck collar to prevent any further injury to spine. Good luck! ...Read more
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Lump in upper arm seems like its getting bigger with pain and I cant do anything with out arm numbness. Any suggestions on what it could be?
Lump in upper arm: You need to see physician. Your symptoms suggest growing mass that compresses nerves supplying upper extremity causing numbness. There are numerous possibilities. Definitely, you need medical attention before it grow too big. ...Read more
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I am a healthy and fit 48 yof with arm numbness while I sleep. If I sleep on right side my left arm will go numb and visa versa. Should I worry?
See your doc: Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome are frequent causes and easy to treat. ...Read more
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Hello I was looking through the responses and it seems maybe you can help with my left arm numbness pins needles and ezcruciating pain T night I have to sleep in a sitting position for it not to be so bad I wake up screaming?
If so severe: Get in touch with your physician, as you may well have a nerve compression at wrist, elbow, or even shoulder or neck. Imaging and an EMG will point the way. ...Read more
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Arm numbness caused by rotator cuff?
Usually no: Rotator cuff injuries do not usually involve symptoms of numbness (although there are rare exceptions). ...Read more
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What causes pain in upper left side of back and left arm numbness?
C7 merve pinch from: From disc herniation.
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What can cause heart flutter with arm numbness?
Many things: The two are not necessarily related. Heart flutter, if you mean sensations of fluttering in the chest, can be caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. But palpitatios can occur even if the rhythm is regular. Numbness of an arm is commonly caused by pressure on a nerve which can occur in the neck, elbow, or wrist. Occasionally, arm numbness can occur with heart chest pain. Also can occur with stroke. ...Read more
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Left arm numbness and tingling. Hypertension. Related?
COULD BE: Please see a doctor asap.
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What are some possible causes of neck pain / back pain /arm numbness?
Arthritis of neck: Excercie of moving head from side to side will help. ...Read more
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What do doctors suspect will cause pain in right shoulder with arm numbness and tingling?
Numb: We worry about "thoracic outlet syndrome" but the person to best help is an orthopedic doctor. You might need an EMG by a neurologist as well. Start with the orthopedic doctor first. If you are displease with their plans, seek a neurologist. ...Read more
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Arm numbness, tingling, a bit of itching, typing hurts, after five days from the blood test. What can it be?
Nerve irritation: Possibly there was some nerve irritation that occurred during the blood draw. Give your arm some rest, elevate at night. Heat/cold compresses can be tried to stimulate your nerve. Hopefully, it will be over with in a few days. ...Read more
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Arm numbness, tingling, a bit of itching, typing or twisting hurts, after five days from the blood test. What can it be?
See below: A small clot in the vein that was stuck is the most probable cause if so it should dissolve within the 7-10 days if not then see a physician. ...Read more
Arm Numbness (Definition)
Less sensitivity to pin or light touch in the arm. May correspond to anatomical distribution such as ulnar or median nerve, or perhaps cervical anatomical correlates. May be localized using standard ...Read more
Numbness Or Tingling (Definition)
Numbness is a clinical finding in which one is unable to detect stimuli such ...Read more
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