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What Causes Numbness In Hand And Forearm?

I have some random numbness in my left hand and forearm since yesterday. I don t know the cause. I ve had a pinched nerve in my left should for a few weeks that has been causing my pain down my arm toward my elbow but not numbness. I also started my period yesterday and dont know if that could be a factor. therew is also some slight shakiness in my hands
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Hello,

When a nerve is "pinched" then, aside from PAIN that is generated other symptoms of weakness, numbness, tingling, and other odd sensations can also come about.

If you've had this condition for a couple of weeks then, the feeling of numbness on that same side is where the nerve is being compressed or pinched would be a reasonable factor to consider as causative of the condition.

My recommendation is that you check with your doctor and see if they wouldn't be willing to send you to physical therapy for some treatments that could possibly loosen that nerve up from wherever it's being irritated. That may very well help your condition.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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What Causes Numbness In Hand And Forearm?

Hello, When a nerve is pinched then, aside from PAIN that is generated other symptoms of weakness, numbness, tingling, and other odd sensations can also come about. If you ve had this condition for a couple of weeks then, the feeling of numbness on that same side is where the nerve is being compressed or pinched would be a reasonable factor to consider as causative of the condition. My recommendation is that you check with your doctor and see if they wouldn t be willing to send you to physical therapy for some treatments that could possibly loosen that nerve up from wherever it s being irritated. That may very well help your condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist