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What Causes Numbness In Both Arms?

I have been having problems with both of my arms and hands falling asleep for the last month or so. It is especially hard at night as this wakes me up and I cannot find a comfortable position. It also happens throughout the day as well. I am a relatively healthy female, age 52. thanks!
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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It's clear case of cervical spondylosis or cervical disc syndrome. Inter vertebral disc spaces in cervical spine region have reduced due to varied reasons. Nerves emanating from these are compressed. The areas of body ( arms) where they supply fall numb.

Cervical collar support, traction, Yoga neck exercise will strengthen neck muscles to hold spine well and keep gaps so that nerves are not pressed. Sometimes Osteophytes - cartilagenous shoots off Inter vertebral joints also put pressure on nerves.

Do not exercise when pain is there.

Medicine is hot water bath, hot fomentation etc. Tab. Rumalya forte and Cap Shigru are herbal, safe Ayurveda medicines 1 bid is sufficient. Turmeric 1 tsp in warm water or milk is natural antiinflammatory. If severe pain, may take allopathy antiinflammatory drug 1 sos but no habit pl. Take for 4-8 weeks initially.

Hope it helps.
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What Causes Numbness In Both Arms?

It s clear case of cervical spondylosis or cervical disc syndrome. Inter vertebral disc spaces in cervical spine region have reduced due to varied reasons. Nerves emanating from these are compressed. The areas of body ( arms) where they supply fall numb. Cervical collar support, traction, Yoga neck exercise will strengthen neck muscles to hold spine well and keep gaps so that nerves are not pressed. Sometimes Osteophytes - cartilagenous shoots off Inter vertebral joints also put pressure on nerves. Do not exercise when pain is there. Medicine is hot water bath, hot fomentation etc. Tab. Rumalya forte and Cap Shigru are herbal, safe Ayurveda medicines 1 bid is sufficient. Turmeric 1 tsp in warm water or milk is natural antiinflammatory. If severe pain, may take allopathy antiinflammatory drug 1 sos but no habit pl. Take for 4-8 weeks initially. Hope it helps.