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What Causes Numbness In Arm And Shoulder Post Intake Of Xanax In Excess?

Hello Dr. A friend of mine just got out of the hospital ingested 20 pills of Xanax so when she was discharge the next morning she had a sudden numbness on her arm and shoulder she couldn t move her left side arm. She got the CT scan but they found nothing. What could be the cause of this? She also has fibromyalgia, she is bipolar. Thank you.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in arm and shoulder post intake of Xanax in excess. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , or symptoms or angina . Xanax can also cause weakness in muscles so also discuss with doctor about over dose of it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem . For now eat healthy , and apply warm compresses to neck , shoulder and arm .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness In Arm And Shoulder Post Intake Of Xanax In Excess?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in arm and shoulder post intake of Xanax in excess. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , or symptoms or angina . Xanax can also cause weakness in muscles so also discuss with doctor about over dose of it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem . For now eat healthy , and apply warm compresses to neck , shoulder and arm . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari