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What Causes Numbness From The Elbow To The Shoulder?
numbness from elbow to shoulder only on front side not all the way around. when i twist my right arm counter clock wise and reach behind my right side and pull or tighten my fist it has a burning under that numbness has been about a week now that this started. Danny.
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Fri, 12 Aug 2016
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Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at the cervical spine level.
For further assessment, you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after consultation.
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation.
Do regular physical therapy.
Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at the cervical spine level.
For further assessment, you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after consultation.
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation.
Do regular physical therapy.
Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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