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What Causes Pins And Needles Sensation In Left Hand?

I have pins and needles in my left hand, comes and goes all day long and left arm feels weaker then my right arm. this only started about 6 weeks ago but at the moment I have had an mri which is showing 2 protruding discs and a nerve issue which was giving me major pain in my left leg so am on lyrica at the moment which stops the pain but I can still feel the pain in the leg if I touch it but can at least function now that I am on the lyrica, my question is does the pins and needles in my left hand have anything to do with the back which is in the L3. Thank you
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is PINS AND NEDDLES SENSATION and pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalaminmedication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.

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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What Causes Pins And Needles Sensation In Left Hand?

Hi, Thanks for your query. Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is PINS AND NEDDLES SENSATION and pain associated with it. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalaminmedication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care