pain in neck, tingling in right arm, and thumb, would this be a pinched nerve?
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some people are going to get all panicky and tell you it's a heart attack but it could very likely be a pinched nerve. i would make an appointment with your doctor and explain your symptoms and severity and they may recommend doing more tests to make sure it's not your heart and they can also do more testing to see if it's a pinched nerve.
946936
It may be a sign of nerve damage.  See your doctor.
271309
I would recommend seing a chiropractor - sounds like a pinched nerve.
400353
sounds like pains that are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome--mine is in my thumb and pointer finger and wraps around the wrist, crosses to the elbow and up my arm into my shoulder--i have been to chiropractors, orthopedists, and neurologists.  mine flares up every few weeks.  if it is not bad enough for surgery the best you can do is take advil/ibuprophen. It works better for me than alieve.  good luck!
49012
Do you have soreness/numbness in your left or right arm or hands.  Did this begin after an evet, ie car wreck or head trauma.  If it is really painful you need to have an MRI done..could be stenosis in the cervical or some type of spondylolestsis.
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You should check to see if you have a pinch nerve, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis (rheumatoid or osteo) or a sleeping disorder. Your doctor can check it out for you. Also, get a cardio check up too...signs of stroke or heart attack can be attributed to numbing of the fingers....go immediately.
652898
It could be that you need potassium... Eat Bananas and drink OJ or take some over the counter Potassium pills to see if this helps.. if not.. see your doctor.. it could be a pinched nerve.. Good Luck :)
577380
There are any number of things it could be, a trapped or compressed nerve comes to mind first.  You need to have it checked out, better safe than sorry.
916275
Could be a pinched nerve. Only a M.R.I. can tell.
1088924
sharp prickling pain is a great sign,  Yes the nerve is probably bruised and starting to come back.  A good sign. Hang in there.  Make sure you call the Oral surgeon to let him know the progress, he will note down the info it could help in the future if complications develope.
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Hi Stephen.  I am sorry to hear about your suffering.  I have a couple of thoughts/suggestions.  \n\nFirst, have your been properly tested for vitamin B12 deficiency?  This is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy and most doctors do not know how to properly test for deficiency.  Usually doctors order a serum B12 test, however this can be normal even with deficiency.  The best laboratory tests for B12 status are serum Homocysteine and urinary Methylmalonic acid.  So, be sure this is not an issue.\n\nSecond, I would like to suggest a powerful book by Sherry Rogers, M.D.  It is called: "Pain-free in 6 Weeks".  She is an expert in environmental medicine.  In the book Dr. Rogers explains many, many causes of chronic pain that are not well understood (or even known) by most doctors.  The book is available at Amazon.com.  I highly recommend it.\n\nLast thought, how many Chiropractic evaluations have you had?  Have you ever had a neck injury (e.g. whiplash, sports injury, fall, etc.)?  It is not common, but an upper cervical subluxation could cause your symptoms.\n\nI hope this has been helpful for you.  Best wishes and good luck.
1028636
It probably IS nerve damage or nerve pinching of some kind. The fact that the pain travels up your arms reveals that. I'm no doctor but my father is a chiropractor (some don't believe in chiropractors, I know). We have patients with pinched nerves all the time, though it is almost always starting in their low back and going down to the legs. Starting in the hands IS odd, but it sounds a lot like the cases we have. We have had a few cases similiar to this one, but chiropractic cannot do a whole lot for it. Ultrasound is our main therapy with some adjustments the Chiropractor does.\n\nMore information is obviously required, as I have no idea your age or if you have even seen a doctor about this (I would assume you have, but if you have not, GO SEE ONE!), and the fact that I am NOT a doctor. Also, you say no weakness or tingling, but how about numbness?\n\nWhatever it turns out to be, I hope you find an answer and a solution!
944052
It does seem like a nerve problem, probably compression of a nerve(s). Do not strain your back. Complete bed rest, OTC medication to relieve the pain and consult the doc asap. A CT/MRI would be needed to confirm.\n\nHope that helps\nRgds\nLex
334358
most likely its  a blood vessel breaking in your neck causing a flow of blood to the region... tingling. Or its a pinched nerve.
804075
Compression of the neurovascular structures (the nerves and blood vessels) that supply the arm would lead to the symptoms.  If it does not happen at any other time it was probably just your weird sleeping posture.  Do you notice if you do activities with your arms above your head for more than a couple of minutes you have feelings of tingling, numbness, heaviness and/or cold.  This could also be due to a compression of those same structures and could occur for several different reasons (posture, muscle tightness, elevated 1st rib, etc.).  I would ask for a referral to a Physical Therapist who would be able to examine you and tell you if your symptoms are being caused due to an orthopedic reason such as the ones that I lifted above.
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This sounds EXACTLY like a pinched nerve. This is a job for a Chiropractor, if that is the case. Some Medical doctors are skeptical about Chiropractors. So was I, but it's been like a small theraputic miracle. \n\nTry it four 4-8 sessions and you'll be convinced (it takes more than one session for good progress and you'll be a tad sore after your first couple adjustments). \n\nTiger Balm and Peppermint Lotion are great for external muscle relaxers. \n\nYou'd be suprised what a few simple stretches before and after bed will do you. Yoga and Tai' Chi (Martial Art) are also excellent if you have the time and energy.\n\nRe-align your Spine and Chi dude.
940498
Possibly Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Could also be a symptom of diabetes.  See your doctor.