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What Might Cause Sharp Pains Down The Spine To Head?
Hi, I am 21 years of age, about 6 feet tall around 162 pounds. I have had asthma, something that has gotten less severe over time.
I have been experiencing pin and needle like pain that shoots up or down my spine. Sometimes into the right side of my head, my right arm and even the right side of my chest. The last few days it has been happening more frequently. What could it be?
I have been experiencing pin and needle like pain that shoots up or down my spine. Sometimes into the right side of my head, my right arm and even the right side of my chest. The last few days it has been happening more frequently. What could it be?
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Abnormal sensations such as the ones that you are experiencing are due to neuropathy.
This refers to damage to the nerve due to changes in structure or function of the nerves. It can be central (related to the brain or spinal cord) or peripheral (related to other nerves in the body).
Peripheral neuropathy is more common. There are different possible causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma
(4)exposure to toxins
(5)liver or kidney disease
(6)some autoimmune diseases
(7)stroke, MS
If it continues, it would be best to visit your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
Abnormal sensations such as the ones that you are experiencing are due to neuropathy.
This refers to damage to the nerve due to changes in structure or function of the nerves. It can be central (related to the brain or spinal cord) or peripheral (related to other nerves in the body).
Peripheral neuropathy is more common. There are different possible causes such as: (1)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(2)diabetes
(3)trauma
(4)exposure to toxins
(5)liver or kidney disease
(6)some autoimmune diseases
(7)stroke, MS
If it continues, it would be best to visit your doctor for an assessment.
I hope this helps
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