from few years back i have been gettin wat starts as tingling in my fingers and gradually it moves up my arm in to side of my face n even numbs my tongue so that i slur .now this on little occasions sumtimes only goes to my elbow n stops ....my doc is unsure wat it is an has asked me to get an ambulance next time i feel it for tests ...i am concerned please help im 20 yr old male
2006-09-23 12:09:52 · 10 answers · asked by ASHLEIGH H 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
first of all don't panic there are many very minor reasons why you may be experiencing these symptoms. for example if you have played sports or perform a job with repetitive actions or computer based you may simply have over stretched nerve pathways in the neck, shoulder, elbow or wrist. In addition recent injuries can cause similar symptoms. Although there are of course more serious causes for these symptoms they are far less likely. With that said it doesn't mean you should ignore them. Your body is letting you know something isn't right. Further investigation is absolutely necessary simply to put your mind at rest and to start resolving the problem as soon as possible.
I would suggest either making an appointment with your G.P again asking him to potentially refer to you for a neurological assessment at your local hospital ( where they will test the nerve pathways that are involved in giving the symptoms) or visiting a local chiropractor who is trained in neurological assessment and can assess your muscles and joints for sprains or nerve entrapments. Of course the latter is private so will incur costs but it may be quicker and if referral is neccesary it will be encouraged.
The important message is that it is most likely very minor but still be sure to get it checked. at your age now resolving the issue could be quite simple, later in life it gets harder.
2006-09-23 12:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by trustinthetruth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think you should be asking for tests anyway.
A friend of mine had something that sounds similar to what you describe and is still undergoing tests with no real outcome yet. Apparently it could be muscular or nervous. One strange thing though, it affected her teeth!
2006-09-23 12:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by Dazza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know about the tingling in the face, but the fingers and up to the arm sound like " white finger and carpal tunnel " Have you been using any vibratory tools at work ?....
2006-09-23 12:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like either a minor stroke or shingles - get a second opinion from another Doctor.
2006-09-23 12:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by pendlewrenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young men your age can be very susceptible of Pulmonary Embolism...clot in your lungs...sensations like these are common in this condition. Be healthy take care of yourself.
2006-09-23 12:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Aspartame Poisoning.
Do you drink Diet croak or chew gum?
Aspartame is very nasty yet so few peeps even know what it is.
2006-09-23 22:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by alexinscarborough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is possibly very serious TIA comes to mind.
2006-09-23 12:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be shingles, could be repetitive strain injury, mild stroke? insist upon tests for every possibility.
2006-09-24 02:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by joxster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a trapped nerve
gd luck m8
2006-09-25 08:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jimbob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor circulation in your hands
2006-09-23 13:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Dalaina c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋