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Suggest Treatment For Migraine Headaches And Tingling In Arm
Hi my name is Wendy. I have been having a migraine headache, been really sleepy, numbness & tingling in my left arm, my left arm feeling really heavy & some chest pains. I have just found a family physician & I have an appointment Friday @ 3pm. I ve had these symptoms for the last week or 2. Don t really want to go to the emergency room to waist their time. Could you give me your oppinion please. Thank you
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Hello,
You are suffering from migraine headache. To prevent migraine headache, manage stress both physical and emotional. Stay adequately hydrated, take water and fluids. Maintain sleeping and eating routine, do not skip meals. Avoid food that causes gas. Avoid strong smells and exposure to direct sunlight. Relaxing techniques and cold compression may help. You can take Triptans (Sumatriptan) for relieve.
You also have tingling in the arm. Take food rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins D and B12 for better brain function and nerve health. Numbing and tingling sensation commonly occur due to poor circulation and may indicate venous stasis ulcers or atherosclerosis. Other medical conditions that can cause tingling in the left arm include compressed nerve, bulging spine disk, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, vascular disorder, stroke, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all required tests and investigations done to detect the pathology causing you symptoms and also to detect any developing coronary artery disease. You will be referred to a Cardiologist if required. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are suffering from migraine headache. To prevent migraine headache, manage stress both physical and emotional. Stay adequately hydrated, take water and fluids. Maintain sleeping and eating routine, do not skip meals. Avoid food that causes gas. Avoid strong smells and exposure to direct sunlight. Relaxing techniques and cold compression may help. You can take Triptans (Sumatriptan) for relieve.
You also have tingling in the arm. Take food rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins D and B12 for better brain function and nerve health. Numbing and tingling sensation commonly occur due to poor circulation and may indicate venous stasis ulcers or atherosclerosis. Other medical conditions that can cause tingling in the left arm include compressed nerve, bulging spine disk, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, vascular disorder, stroke, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get all required tests and investigations done to detect the pathology causing you symptoms and also to detect any developing coronary artery disease. You will be referred to a Cardiologist if required. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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