For the past 2 weeks or so my left arm keeps going numb, not quite like it goes to sleep but more pins and needles. Its more annoying then anything, but it does make some functions difficult. I also get horrible headaches on the back side of my head on the right side. They have gotten so bad that I have been physically sick. I'm not positive that the symptoms are connected but they started about the same time.
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Q: I have a headache with arm numbness, any idea why?
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9/19/09 9:31am
Hi cwalker719,
Have you spoken with your doctor about this? I would strongly suggest a phone call to your doctor at once since he is qualified to handle your care.
Some Migraineurs will have tingling in the limbs during a Migraine. Again, if this is a new symptom, even with head pain, please contact your doctor. Dr. Silberstein, a Migraine specialist I met in Philadelphia at the International Headache Congress last week, stressed that point - get to the doctor if your symptoms are new or different. Migraine with aura may have reversible sensory symptoms, visual symptoms and others. For more information on Migraine with aura continue reading this article: Migraine With Aura - The Basics.
I hope this helps
Nancy
9/21/09 5:03pm
a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and conduct a complete examination.
Heather,
Nobody can diagnose via the Internet. That can only be done in person by a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and conduct a complete examination.
I'm not sure what you mean by "anything wrong." What diagnosis did your doctor give you? Please fill us in a bit about what you doctor said so we can try to help you?
Teri
12/26/11 11:37pm
Have you had an MRI of your cervical spine? I had similar symptoms with a bulging disc in my neck
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Answer not helpful because if it has gotten to this stage, already been to the doctor but they can't find anything wrong. They just keep giving pain pills and muscle relaxers. It's got to be something more.