HomeAnswersNeurologyneck painI have had neck pain, arm weakness, and left arm tingling for the past three years. Kindly help.

What would cause neck pain and arm weakness along with a tingling sensation in an individual?

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Published At December 18, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had neck pain for the past three years, along with right arm weakness, tingling and pain, and left arm tingling on and off. I finally had an MRI, and my physician said surgery is an option.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

The spinal cord seems intact, but the nerve roots may be compressed. If there is already weakness and pain despite medical management and physical therapy, I suggest surgery and tablet Amitriptyline 25 mg 1 tablet at night.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply. What kind of surgery would you recommend?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It will depend on what will be seen intraoperatively. It may be a laminectomy or an excision of a hypertrophied ligament compressing the nerve root. The goal is to explore and decompress if there is any impingement. Have some warm compresses and light massages.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

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