What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Fingers When Diagnosed With Shoulder Arthritis?

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

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Question : I just finished 8 phy therapy treatments on left shoulder , diagnosed with good ol arthritus, I am 65.
I have sporadic tingling in fingers of left hand. Shoulder is sore , particularly after my at home exercises.
Is this tingling normal, should I be worried?
thanks! XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tingling is caused by oressure on the nerves from neck or wrist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Tingling is not part of shoulder arthritis. The cause is pressure on the nerves which could be from neck or wrist .
I suggest X Ray of the neck and NCV both upper limbs to arrive at a diagnosis . best would be to consult an orthopedic surgeon first.
I would suggest a combination of pregabalin and methycobalamine , in the meantime.
Thanx for the question . Please feel free to ask any other question.

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