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What Causes Severe Weakness In The Left Hand?
I woke to find that all 5 digits of my left hand are unable to straighten. Too weak. I have a claw I can close with some strength, but not open. Full sensation, no pain. I am a 64-year-old paraplegic (tethered cord syndrome) and chronic pain patient (following 4 surgeries in 6 months) working successfully to cut my meds way down. I m still working as a writer -- that is, I was, till now. I m a mite terrified. It s not Guillan-Barre, as my dominant right hand is unaffected. Help?!
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Hello,
It is due to cervical strain. You should avoid excessive head flexing while typing and take any over-the-counter Neurotonic drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
It is due to cervical strain. You should avoid excessive head flexing while typing and take any over-the-counter Neurotonic drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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