Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Migraines Along With Dizziness And Numbness In The Hands?

When I was 13 years old, I complained of migraines and was sent for an MRI. During this MRI, an arachnoid cyst in the posterior fossa of my brain was found. The cyst was pea sized, but I do not recall exact measurements. Now, I am 26 and I am having more issues. They did a CT Scan and found that the cyst measured 2cm x 2cm x 3cm. I was sent to a neurologist and he was treating me for migraines. He also sent me for a MRI. The MRI measured the cyst at 3cm x 3cm x 3cm. Along with the intense migraines I ve been having, I get dizzy, see spots, faint, lose feeling in my hands and feet, and I m having memory issues. This is all random activity. The doctor told me that I could have a seizure also. He doesn t want to see me for another 6 months, but all of these symptoms are really affecting my daily life. I need advice and direction as to what I should do, please!
Fri, 4 Oct 2019
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Usually, this is self-limiting and there is no specific cause but if this persist then various causes for arm numbness may persist like dehydration, diabetes, hypothyroidism, menopause, lack of B complex vitamins.

You may also have nerve compression problems which was suspected in your prior consultations which must have aggravated.

However at what level it varies and needs clinical evaluation, with nerve conduction studies with or without MRI.

It is very common to get such types of numbness and pain in stress and in deep anxiety state, however, to be on safe side, you should consult a doctor and get your cardiac status checked along with other relevant investigations for the causes as mentioned above.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Migraines Along With Dizziness And Numbness In The Hands?

Hello, Usually, this is self-limiting and there is no specific cause but if this persist then various causes for arm numbness may persist like dehydration, diabetes, hypothyroidism, menopause, lack of B complex vitamins. You may also have nerve compression problems which was suspected in your prior consultations which must have aggravated. However at what level it varies and needs clinical evaluation, with nerve conduction studies with or without MRI. It is very common to get such types of numbness and pain in stress and in deep anxiety state, however, to be on safe side, you should consult a doctor and get your cardiac status checked along with other relevant investigations for the causes as mentioned above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon