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Goosebumps On Forearm, Pinched Nerve In Vertebrae, Neck Pain. Blood Test, Hormonal Test Normal. Treatment?

Here and there I have gotten patches of goosebumps, but only on the left side of my body. Today it is only on my left forearm . They arise for apx 15-30 secs, then go away. 15-45 mins later I will have a recurrence. I have found some VERY mixed explanations for the cause. As a nursing student, none of them seemed quite accurate. I have had a full blood panel recently and hormone panel recently, all results well within the range of normal. Is there a logical explanation for this? My thought was a pinched nerve in the cervical vertebrae , as I have had mild, ongoing neck issues. So far, this theory has not been given as an explanation.
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The medical terms for goosebumps are piloerection.
Goosebumps tend to form when you’re cold. They also form when you experience a strong emotional feeling, such as extreme fear, sadness, joy, and sexual arousal.

Goosebumps may also occur during times of physical exertion, even for small activities, like when you’re having a bowel movement.

This is because the physical exertion activates your sympathetic, or instinctual, nervous system.

Sometimes, goosebumps may crop up for no reason at all.

Don't worry!In most cases, goosebumps are nothing more than a temporary nuisance.

However, goosebumps can be a sign of a medical condition like:
-Keratosis pilaris. A harmless and common skin condition that creates the look of goosebumps on the skin for long periods of time.
-Autonomic dysreflexia. An overreaction of the nervous system caused by a spinal cord injury.
-Temporal lobe epilepsy. A chronic seizure disorder.
-Chills. For example, those associated with fevers caused by influenza.

YOu have a past neck issue,so, in my opinion there is the root cause of your problem.It can be probably Autonomic disreflexia but this is only a suggestion.

I suggest to consult physically a neurologist in your area for the right diagnosis and treatement.

Anyway i want to say that you have no reason to be worried.
Your full blood panel and hormone panel are normal,so it is evident that you are a healthy person.

Hope this information is helpful.
Let me know if i can assist you further.

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Goosebumps On Forearm, Pinched Nerve In Vertebrae, Neck Pain. Blood Test, Hormonal Test Normal. Treatment?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The medical terms for goosebumps are piloerection. Goosebumps tend to form when you’re cold. They also form when you experience a strong emotional feeling, such as extreme fear, sadness, joy, and sexual arousal. Goosebumps may also occur during times of physical exertion, even for small activities, like when you’re having a bowel movement. This is because the physical exertion activates your sympathetic, or instinctual, nervous system. Sometimes, goosebumps may crop up for no reason at all. Don t worry!In most cases, goosebumps are nothing more than a temporary nuisance. However, goosebumps can be a sign of a medical condition like: -Keratosis pilaris. A harmless and common skin condition that creates the look of goosebumps on the skin for long periods of time. -Autonomic dysreflexia. An overreaction of the nervous system caused by a spinal cord injury. -Temporal lobe epilepsy. A chronic seizure disorder. -Chills. For example, those associated with fevers caused by influenza. YOu have a past neck issue,so, in my opinion there is the root cause of your problem.It can be probably Autonomic disreflexia but this is only a suggestion. I suggest to consult physically a neurologist in your area for the right diagnosis and treatement. Anyway i want to say that you have no reason to be worried. Your full blood panel and hormone panel are normal,so it is evident that you are a healthy person. Hope this information is helpful. Let me know if i can assist you further.