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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Left Arm After Taking Antibiotics For Toothache?

Hi I had a toothache 3weeks ago and within 3day got infection give antibiotics and then I started to get pin and needles in my left arm it started to go numb went a and e they said it was tooth problem go dentist so I went to the emergency dentist who said it was abscess which has spread started me on two different antibiotics and the 2 days after that went to my own dentist who started on second tooth root canal treatment but know finished antibiotics but got a bad headache onleft side of head feeling dizzy my blood pressure is 135/109 pulse is 59 and getting shooting pain from my gum to my left side of head
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pricking sensation in left arm after taking antibiotics for toothache. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to nerve injury or side effects of medicine like antibiotics , anti inflammatory of local anesthesia . I would sugges you to take proper rest drink plenty of water and apply warm compresses to arm . If condition doesn't get well then consult your oral surgeon an discuss the condition . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to to neurologist for nerve problem or orthopedics surgeon for condition like cervical spondylosis or carpel tunnel .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pricking Sensation In Left Arm After Taking Antibiotics For Toothache?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pricking sensation in left arm after taking antibiotics for toothache. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to nerve injury or side effects of medicine like antibiotics , anti inflammatory of local anesthesia . I would sugges you to take proper rest drink plenty of water and apply warm compresses to arm . If condition doesn t get well then consult your oral surgeon an discuss the condition . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . Doctor may also refer you to to neurologist for nerve problem or orthopedics surgeon for condition like cervical spondylosis or carpel tunnel . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari