What Causes Numbness In The Left Hand?

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

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Thu, 26 Oct 2017 Answered on

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Question : why does my left hand fall asleep & my body shakes

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
There is a possibility of partial seizures presenting with body movements and weakness or numbness of a limb.
You need to get examined by a physician or neurologist.
Brain CT or MRI along with EEG maybe required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

if im on seizure medicine will i be okay.if im on seizure medicine will i be okay from that i take trileptal 300 mg

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Provide reports and continue medications

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are a diagnosed case, then seizure medications needs to be taken.
If response is not adequate,dose needs to be increased or addition of another medication.
Provide all the available reports.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 minutes later)

i take 3 1/2 in the morning & at night

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload reports

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You are taking about 1050 mg twice daily.
Please upload reports and previous prescription.
Regards
Dr N Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

will i be okay

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regular treatment will control the seizures

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regular and timely medications will control the seizures.
The duration of therapy maybe atleast 2-3 years.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana