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What Causes Pins And Needle Sensation In Arm?
I had been told years ago that I have a herniated disc in my neck, I am now having the pins and needle sensation in my arm and itching on one shoulder to the point they I have made myself bleed at night, it feels like bug are crawling on me constantly. Could this mean that the herniation has worsened and I may need to have surgery? I was told it is the first vertebra at the base of my skull but that surgery could make scar tissue that would be worse then the herniation, is this true?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Hello
Your symptoms suggests nerve involvement due to herniated disc.
You may need surgical intervention as nerve is possibly irritating.
It is important to know nerve root compression.
Now a days,surgery is done endoscopically.
Recovery time is short in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.It is done as a day care procedure.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Your symptoms suggests nerve involvement due to herniated disc.
You may need surgical intervention as nerve is possibly irritating.
It is important to know nerve root compression.
Now a days,surgery is done endoscopically.
Recovery time is short in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.It is done as a day care procedure.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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