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What Causes An Episode Of Numbness In The Left Arm And Violent Shaking Of The Body?
Question: I am a 70 yr old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX with Type II diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. I am 5'10", 203 lbs. I just had an episode, my left arm suddenly went totally numb and start shaking violently? My diabetes is well controlled w/numbers in the 100 to 120 range. I have never had an episode like this before.
Brief Answer:
Seizures to consider at first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns,
Peripheral neuropathy or damage of peripheral nerves may result in twitching or slight shaking of extremities, but not as a violent shaking.
Seizures (sp. partial simple ones) that don't affect consciousness may be a possible explanation that needs to be addressed further.
Getting evaluated by a Neurologist and by some investigations (EEG, brain MRI ) are necessary steps to understand your condition better.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
Seizures to consider at first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns,
Peripheral neuropathy or damage of peripheral nerves may result in twitching or slight shaking of extremities, but not as a violent shaking.
Seizures (sp. partial simple ones) that don't affect consciousness may be a possible explanation that needs to be addressed further.
Getting evaluated by a Neurologist and by some investigations (EEG, brain MRI ) are necessary steps to understand your condition better.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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