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What Causes Tingling Sensation And Numbness In The Arms?
Question: I have pain when I try and lift my left arm above my shoulders, additionally I have tingling and numbness in the same arm. The numbness and tingling is much worse when I sleep. I regularly do weight training, and I believe it happened after a session, like perhaps I pulled a muscle, but the tingling is confusing me. I am 52 years old.
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is possibility of shoulder injury, muscle spasm or disc prolapse at cervical spine region.
Examination by a neurologist is required for diagnosis.
You should stop lifting heavy objects at present.
Pain killers with muscle relaxant like aceclofenac or diclofenac with tizanidine or thiocholchicoside can be taken.
Pregabalin or gabapentin or amitriptyline can be used too for neuropathic pain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is possibility of shoulder injury, muscle spasm or disc prolapse at cervical spine region.
Examination by a neurologist is required for diagnosis.
You should stop lifting heavy objects at present.
Pain killers with muscle relaxant like aceclofenac or diclofenac with tizanidine or thiocholchicoside can be taken.
Pregabalin or gabapentin or amitriptyline can be used too for neuropathic pain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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