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What Causes Numbness On The Left Side?

I recently visited the ER with a chief concern of numbness that radiates from my fingers to my toes on my left side. I have had an unrelenting headache that isn t responding to otcs. Ct scan with contrast didn t identify anything unusual. Md seems to think a pinched nerve. Follow up with pc isn t for weeks. If it is a pinched nerve what causes it and how do I treat it in the interim?
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I passed carefully through your question and would agree with your doctor on the fact that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve.

Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and an electroneurography.

Decompression surgery may be needed.

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Numbness On The Left Side?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I passed carefully through your question and would agree with your doctor on the fact that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and an electroneurography. Decompression surgery may be needed. Hope to have been helpful to you! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri