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What Causes Numbness And Tingling On The Right Arm?

I have been experiencing my right arm going numb for several weeks along with pain. It have been continuously getting worse. Now my arm stays numb but every 10 minutes I get pins and needles feeling as though it fell asleep. Originally my movement was impinged so I had a difficult time moving it and thought I have torn my rotator cuff again. Now I got some of my movement back but it seems to me that I have nodules or possible fluid/cyst in my arm. The nodules and fluid/cyst started more from from my elbow to shoulder. Now it has spread to my forearm and I am now experiencing the pain there. On a few occasions, there has been areas on my arm that has felt cold. I have also had sensations of something crawling inside of my shoulder area and had intense pain like bees were stinging me. I am concerned because I have seen three doctors so far and they have not been able to diagnose me. They have taken xrays and blood samples so far and found nothing. However, I think they are focusing on the wrong issue such as I had a rotator cuff tear 13 years ago and had 3 screws put in. Therefore, most of their test that involved xrays and blood samples was to determine if I have an infection with the area that has screws. Additionally, today I have intense sensations in my forearm and another lump has appeared. I am looking for insight as I am fearful this is something serious.
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level.

For further assessment I would suggest you to consult with spine surgeon.

You may require MRI neck nerve conduction studies after consultation.

Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.

Do regular physical therapy

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling On The Right Arm?

Hello, It may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level. For further assessment I would suggest you to consult with spine surgeon. You may require MRI neck nerve conduction studies after consultation. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. Do regular physical therapy Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician