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What Causes Numbness And Weakness In Arm, Thigh And Leg?

I have been feeling weakness and numbness on my left side of body which includes my arm, thigh, and leg. Also, I been having trouble sleeping at night due to my left side going to sleep. My toes and fingers stay cold. This have been going on for months. What is your opinion?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and weakness in arm, thigh and leg. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondylosis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe nerve supplement like neurobion forte , methylcobalamin along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .Gentle massage of arm , thigh and legs will help alot . Eta healthy and take supplement like vitamin B 12 .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness And Weakness In Arm, Thigh And Leg?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and weakness in arm, thigh and leg. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral nerve compression , diabetic nerve damage , multiple sclerosis , neuralgias , peripheral neuropathy and guillain-Barre syndrome . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , nerve conduction velocity tests , electromyography or CT scan and rule out conditions like cervical spondylosis . Doctor may also take history and recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises . Doctor may also prescribe nerve supplement like neurobion forte , methylcobalamin along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .Gentle massage of arm , thigh and legs will help alot . Eta healthy and take supplement like vitamin B 12 . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari