My left arm has been a bit numb for several weeks now and at times although not always I feel like my stride is a bit off. The stride thing could be my imagination playing tricks on me but the numbness is quite real. I just saw a news cast about Teri Garr and the fact that she has MS and she made the symptons sound somewhat the same. Although she described a pain not a numbness in her left arm.
2007-01-04 06:04:58 · 3 answers · asked by sunexec 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
When numbness or tingling persists or affects both sides of the body, it is a more serious symptom. Numbness or tingling may mean nerves have been injured, stretched, or pinched or that swelling is putting pressure on nerves. This can occur from:
Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, peripheral arterial disease, or peripheral neuropathy.
Sudden weakness or numbness with a loss of function in one area of the body, which can occur in conditions such as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, migraine headache, ruptured or herniated disc, or pinched nerve. These conditions need immediate medical evaluation.
A tumor or infection around the spine (rare).
For further information on numbness, check out http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/sig240021.asp?navbar=hw239190
I agree with everyone. You need to see a doctor immediately.
2007-01-04 06:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Numbness in your arm could also be a sign of having had a mild heart attack or in imminent danger of having a big one. You need to go see your doctor TODAY if possible. IF not today- you had better go TOMORROW. I had an Aunt that was 49 die of a heart attack and it can happen to anyone that quickly.
2007-01-04 06:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by tigkitty3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about 10 days
2016-01-11 08:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by Bong-Sup 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not trying to scare you but get checked out as people who have strokes often get problems on their left side including the left arm.
2007-01-04 06:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
and you haven't seen a doctor because?????
It could be MS, or it could be a stroke or it could be Lou Gherings disease.
GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!!!! GET IT CHECKED OUT!!!
Am I making myself loud and clear.
2007-01-04 06:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by karma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to a physician immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-04 06:08:00 · answer #6 · answered by Haven17 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋