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What Causes Stiffness And Tingling In The Neck And Shoulder?

Hi, I moved to Far North Queensland - hot and very humid - six weeks ago. Since I've been here I've suffered general aches and pains, particularly on waking in the morning. The aches and stiffness can be all over - neck, shoulders, back, knees, but most particularly the hands which are weak, stiff and aching and often have a tingling, pins and needles sensation.

posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

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Mon, 6 Mar 2017 Answered on

Tue, 7 Mar 2017 Last reviewed on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal's Response

Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your symptoms could be due to vitamin B12 deficiency, ankylosis spondylitis, nerve compression.
I would suggest to consult internal medicine specialist and undergo examination, blood tests like CBC, vitamin B12, calcium, CRP, ESR, RA factor for rule out cause
Specific treatment will depend on cause.
Drugs like
etirocoxib and thiocolchiside
Tablet pregabalin
Supplements of vitamin B12
Eat healthy diet, drink plenty of water
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar

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What Causes Stiffness And Tingling In The Neck And Shoulder?

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