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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Tingling In Right Forearm Down Fingertips
I have numbness and tingling in my right forearm down to my fingertips. I have been going to a chiropractor for neck issues but have never had any numbness or tingling. Do you think this could be a pinched nerve or something else? I usually eat very healthy and the past two days I have not had my normal vegetable intake. I read that a nutrition deficiency could also cause this. I have another chiropractor appointment scheduled for 8/6 but I was wondering if you think I should move it to a closer date or try and rest it/ focus on nutrition aspect?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Tingling sensation in the arm could be due to a nerve root irritation in the cervical spine. To exactly diagnose this problem, you need a MRI scan. Momentarily, take daily supplementation of Vit B2,B6 & B12 to suppress the symptoms of tingling in the finger tips.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Tingling sensation in the arm could be due to a nerve root irritation in the cervical spine. To exactly diagnose this problem, you need a MRI scan. Momentarily, take daily supplementation of Vit B2,B6 & B12 to suppress the symptoms of tingling in the finger tips.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand.
Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem as you are sitting for long time and working on computer for long time.
You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression.
Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand.
Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem as you are sitting for long time and working on computer for long time.
You may need to take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression.
Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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