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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Forearms?
About eight years ago, I was diagnosed with sjogren s syndrome, Raynaud s,sicca, and definitely poly arthritis. I ve recently developed neuropathies in my arms, hands as well as Trigeminal Neuralgia. I also have Carpal Tunnel in Left arm/wrist. I am an ultrasound technician and have been for 13 years, therefore, the Carpal was inevitable considering I annotate (type) with my Left hand and I scan with the right.For the past couple of months I ve been experiencing HORRIBLE pain and some numbness in my right forearm. Last night it started again and has been continuous til this very moment. I got so bad that I almost call 911 even though the hospital is literally across the street from me, but I knew I was unable to drive because it hurts so bad and it will not stop. I ve taken my Tramadol, and Amitriptyline but it s not subsiding. I m pretty miserable. Can someone PLEASE help me?
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Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Dear Sir,
It is a possibilty that you may have developed neuropathy or carpal tunnel syndrome in that arm also .
Dr. Shruti
It is a possibilty that you may have developed neuropathy or carpal tunnel syndrome in that arm also .
Dr. Shruti
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