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Doctor insights on: Numbness And Tingling In Left Arm And Leg

Peripheral neuropath: Peripheral neuropathy.

Left sided numbness: These are symptoms of great concern. There are several possibilites one of which could be a warning of an impending stroke. You should call your doctor asap to report this and get seen for an examination to determine the cause. Do not delay this. If you suddenly worsen call 911. Alert your family that you are having trouble and do not be alone until you get medical help.

Such: "generalized" abnormal feelings "paresthesias" need evaluation by a NEUROLOGIST! Suggest you contact your PCP (Primary Care Provider) for a referral! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Please get a: Second opinion. Many situations are difficult to diagnose. Continue until you find the answer and try not to loose peace of mind in the process.

Need more info: Symptoms are significant. Pl;ease make an appointment with your family physician ASAP. Could be the beginning of shingles or something else and warrants an exam now.

? disc: See doctor for evaluation.

COULD BE: Please see a doctor asap.

Pain, numbness,: You may have a nerve compression by your cervical vertebrae. Consult a neurologist or orthopedist for help

Get checked out: You should see a doctor in person.

Agree: Agree that numbness and tingling in the pinky finger is likely a pinched nerve in the neck (c8) or injury to the ulnar nerve. Would suggest a physiatric or neurologic evaluation. May benefit from emg/ncv testing.

Need to be evaluated: Any chest pain needs to be seen by a doctor right away. Could represent a heart condition.

Migraines: The numbness in the left arm is concerning. If you are correct that your symptoms are ocular migraines, then the numbness is most likely a variant form of the migraine. If the same visual symptoms happen in the same sequence with numbness in the arm, then it is most likely ocular migraine with variant, if severe headache then classic migraine. See my response on triggers for migraines.

Neck problem: Its most likely a neck problem. Depending on your age it could also be a brain problem. You need to see a neurolgist.

You should see a doc: These symptoms you're describing could be very serious. I recommend you be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. I wish you well!

PRESSURE ON NERVES: Pain in neck radiating down the arm usually is from pressure on the nerves that originate from the neck you need to be evaluated by your doctor or an ortopedic specialist, you need exam and may need MRI exam to find the cause. You are only 34 years old so see your doc.

Arm numbness: Numbness in the arms often occurs from sleeping with the arms bent or working in a job with a lot of repetition. Other frequent causes include spinal stenosis or compression of the spinal cord. Diabetes, low B12 levels, and low thyroid function are common causes too. A neurological evaluation and a nerve conduction test can identify the cause of the numbness.

Radiculopathy: Or compression neuropathy from sleeping on your arm. See neurologist

Cervical disc hernia: Rule out cervical disc herniation at c45 with exam and or neck MRI

Many things: One thing is a peripheral neuropathy, but that usually starts in the feet, later gets into the fingers. It's not really arms and legs, but more a "feet then hands" kind of thing. Certain meds can do it, too. Discuss with your doc if persistent and/or worsening.

Pat: Visit your internist and let them examine you. I wonder if you have any back pain? Certainly, don't wait for this to get worse, an entire extremity is already a large area that likely should of been investigated already.