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Suggest Treatment For Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Arm

My left arm(from shoulder to finger tips) has an intense tingling sensation,numbness, loss of strength(unable to grab objects[cup/glass, etc.] trouble making a fist/can t squeeze my hand)*Lymp-like it s temp. paralized/basically hand is use-less.Feels like sharp, spike-like pins&needles /like hundreds of nerves in a frantic, electricuting&shocking inside my entire arm at a fast-rapid pace, like thousands of non-stop jumping-beans.The loss of feeling/touch & Intense tingeling sensation &weakness, loss of ability to grip/make a fist, securely/firmly grasping a cup, ect., isn t NORMAL.Unable to regain reg.feeling&functions like ur foot falling asleep simply by shaking it/&or walking around on it. My arms will stay incapacitated for a while. It s begun to be quite very regular.Im33yrs old/female. What could the underline issue/cause be ? Wanting to know what a diagnosis might be & what options/& treatments/treatment plans are available&advised ?
Thu, 20 Aug 2020
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

As there is a history of having numbness, tingling, and feeling of paralysis, visit an ER or consult a neurologist for relevant examination and blood work with CT- scan to confirm or exclude:

- TIA [transient ischemic attack/mini stroke], diabetes, an underactive thyroid.
- carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy.


PS. One can have a stroke and yet don't know it since symptoms caused by mini-stroke can be undetectable if the tissue damaged by it does not serve a critical function, you should seek medical attention at once.

2. apart from a medical examination, one has to look out for any associated risk factor, like:
. blood pressure, blood sugar.
. lipid profile, overweight.

3. The only way to tell the difference as to what has happened is to get a Neurologist opinion along with necessary investigation like C.T or M.R.I. scan, who may also check with
- carotid ultrasound.
- echocardiogram [for any blood clots].
- EKG & Chest X-ray.

4. Only after exhaustive examination and investigation, treatment will be initiated by starting or adjusting medications that improve blood flow to the brain [antiplatelets/anticoagulants], along with lifestyle modifications like:
- maintain ideal body weight
- regular exercise, low salt intake
- eating fresh fruits & vegetables
- reducing undue physical/mental stress.
- routine blood investigations and keeping the level within normal limits.
- proper and adequate sleep.

5. parenteral vitamin B1, B6, and B12 may be given.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Arm

Hi, As there is a history of having numbness, tingling, and feeling of paralysis, visit an ER or consult a neurologist for relevant examination and blood work with CT- scan to confirm or exclude: - TIA [transient ischemic attack/mini stroke], diabetes, an underactive thyroid. - carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy. PS. One can have a stroke and yet don t know it since symptoms caused by mini-stroke can be undetectable if the tissue damaged by it does not serve a critical function, you should seek medical attention at once. 2. apart from a medical examination, one has to look out for any associated risk factor, like: . blood pressure, blood sugar. . lipid profile, overweight. 3. The only way to tell the difference as to what has happened is to get a Neurologist opinion along with necessary investigation like C.T or M.R.I. scan, who may also check with - carotid ultrasound. - echocardiogram [for any blood clots]. - EKG & Chest X-ray. 4. Only after exhaustive examination and investigation, treatment will be initiated by starting or adjusting medications that improve blood flow to the brain [antiplatelets/anticoagulants], along with lifestyle modifications like: - maintain ideal body weight - regular exercise, low salt intake - eating fresh fruits & vegetables - reducing undue physical/mental stress. - routine blood investigations and keeping the level within normal limits. - proper and adequate sleep. 5. parenteral vitamin B1, B6, and B12 may be given. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist