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Can A Injured Rotator Cuff Cause Numbness Throughout Arms And Fingers?
My rotator cuff is injured I think. I'm more than 95% sure its my rotator cuff cause of the signs that I"m having! Popping in shoulder, having severe uncomfortable numbness at night and thru out the day. It seems like its just getting worst, My quiestion is can a injured rotator cuff cause numbness thru out arm and fingers? What do i need to do?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
hi
well rotator cuff tear never leads to symptoms like numbness which you have.from your description of problem you may be having nerve compression in neck for which M.R.I. of cervical spine is required to rule out disc prolapse.meanwhile you can take drugs like pregablin 75mg at bed time for 5-7 days,the only side effect is mild dizziness and sedation for a day or two,please take care of that and do not drive if side effects are worse.wish you good health.
well rotator cuff tear never leads to symptoms like numbness which you have.from your description of problem you may be having nerve compression in neck for which M.R.I. of cervical spine is required to rule out disc prolapse.meanwhile you can take drugs like pregablin 75mg at bed time for 5-7 days,the only side effect is mild dizziness and sedation for a day or two,please take care of that and do not drive if side effects are worse.wish you good health.
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