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Suggest Treatment For Numbness To Arm

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

Question: My husband, age 55, is experiencing a numbness to his skin on top of his left arm, he can feel preasure but not sensation

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms your husband has indicates peripheral neuropathy. The cause of which can be determined after detailed examination.

Is he a diabetic ?
Does he have similar symptoms in any other parts of the body ?
Is he on any medications ?
Is his nutrition optimum ?

Treatment for such problems involves treating the underlying cause. supplements like Vit B12 and Pregabalin can help in regeneration of the nerve axons which are damaged.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (41 hours later)

No Diabetes, his mother is though
Good nutrition
No other numb parts of body
Lots of meds
He can't take Pregabalin, has bad reactions to it

What tests if any will conclude peripheral neuropathy?

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin B 12 and Nerve conduction studies

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

You may have to get his Vitamin B 12 levels estimated and get nerve conduction studies done. These tests determine whether the paraesthesia is due to anatomical or physiological problem.

Do consult a Neurologist with reports of the above tests.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar