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Palm Tingling And Numb With Back And Hip Pain. Had A Back And Hand Surgery. Is It Stroke?
Question: I am 80 years old and my PALM is tingling and is numb off and on this morning. I took my blood pressure 3 times and it was between 138-130; 69-64; and 69-70. I am and have been having back/hip pain last few days. I am active male. I had back surgery and hand surgery (opposite hand) about 5 - 7 years ago. Family history of stroke so is concerning. I have annual physicals, next one due in two weeks.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Tingling and numbness in the palm with normal blood pressure is more likely to be due to a nerve compression at the cervical spine level rather than stroke.
It happens primarily due to degenerative changes secondary to age in the cervical spine.
Avoiding using a pillow and improvising your posture may help in improvement.
You can also add methylcobalamin supplements to your diet for relief.
If the symptoms are persistent then consulting a physician for physical examination will be helpful in proper diagnosis and further treatment.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Tingling and numbness in the palm with normal blood pressure is more likely to be due to a nerve compression at the cervical spine level rather than stroke.
It happens primarily due to degenerative changes secondary to age in the cervical spine.
Avoiding using a pillow and improvising your posture may help in improvement.
You can also add methylcobalamin supplements to your diet for relief.
If the symptoms are persistent then consulting a physician for physical examination will be helpful in proper diagnosis and further treatment.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Dr. Yogesh D
What are methylcobalamin supplements?
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Methylcobalamin, a nerve vitamin, is a nutritional component which helps in normal nerve conduction function. Its deficiency can cause such tingling and numbness.
You can ask for these supplements at your local pharmacy.
Vitamin B complex supplements will also help you.
Hope my answer is helpful. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
Methylcobalamin, a nerve vitamin, is a nutritional component which helps in normal nerve conduction function. Its deficiency can cause such tingling and numbness.
You can ask for these supplements at your local pharmacy.
Vitamin B complex supplements will also help you.
Hope my answer is helpful. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Jyoti Patil
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