What Causes Tingling Sensations In The Arms An Hands A Week After Getting Rashes In The Elbow Folds And Underarms?

Posted on Mon, 7 May 2018

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Question : One week ago I broke out in a red itchy rash under my arms and on the inside of my elbows. The only thing different than my routine was eating Salmon for dinner.
It's a week later, and the rash has faded. However, I now have tingling in my arms and hands/fingers which feels like they're asleep.
I had a headache several days this week, and I've been very tired.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction or viral rash or drug rash

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and there are few possibilities.
It could be an allergic reaction to salmon, viral rash or a drug rash.
Did you take any medicines prior to the eruption of the rash?
Apart from underams and elbows, any other sites involved?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

The rash is mostly gone and I didn’t take any medications.

What worries me is that a week later my arms and hands feel numb (asleep).

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take vitamin E & L carnitine combination capsule

Detailed Answer:
It doesn’t seem to be related to rash.
I would recommend you to take capsule containing combination of vitamin E and L carnitine once daily for 10 days.
This will improve the numbness.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy