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What Causes Left Forearm Numbness, Left Wrist Pain, Dizziness And Itchy Eyes?

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015

Question: Patient presents with numbness in left forearm, pain in left wrist, dizziness, headache, fingers stiff, sunday night and monday morn hearing music red and itchy eyes. FYI I am his mother and live in SC while he is in NJ.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More information needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your query here at HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

First, there is need to know more about your son's condition such other health issues, habits (alchohol, tobacco), any drugs in use, recently if he experienced fever or not.

Probable causes of these symptoms include arthritis of the left wrist, viral infection, cervical spine degenative disease and less likely stroke.

Awaiting for more information.....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (39 minutes later)

He has allergies at this time of year with runny nose and sneezing, sore throat. No smoking or alcohol problems. Takes tylenol for headaches and paxil for anxiety. Will take OTC cold medications at various times. He has an appt with doctor tomorrow. This is first time seeing this doc. He is on medicaid and has been to ER several times for various reasons including some of these symptoms with no conclusion other than to release him after bloodwork and ekg and suggesting he see his primary. What would you recommend asking the doctor and telling the doctor concerning his condition so that a possible diagnosis can be made.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Left arm nerve(s) dysfunction should be assessed further.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for being on follow up.

Symptoms seems to be related to nerve(s) of the left arm dysfunction, so, he can ask for tests to evaluate further this condition.

As a start, simple tests such nerve conduction study of the left arm nerves could give sufficient evidence to support this possibility.

Additional tests such x-rays of the left wrist and neck also could give more information about arthropathy.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Thank you for your prompt answer to my query. I will relate your suggestions to my son and hopefully the doctor can reach a reason for
his symptoms and prescribe a remedy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.

Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad