Q. I have spasms and pins and needles sensation in my hand. Please help.

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• You might have nerve compression from cervical spondylitis.

• Please consult your GP to get an MRI of the neck.

For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist

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• Spasms and pins and needle sensations are not features of MND (motor neuron disease), ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or Parkinson's disease.

• They indicate that there is probably nerve or spinal cord compression from spondylitis or disc prolapse. Sensory loss is not seen in MND, ALS or Parkinson's disease.

• Yes, football might have aggravated it by increasing the stress on the cervical spine.

• An MRI of the cervical spine will help us understand the cause of symptoms. If the MRI is not conclusive, then an ENMG test (electroneuromyography) needs to be done.

Revert back with an MRI to a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist

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• Spasm and numbness of one half of the face put the pathology within the brain or at the craniovertebral junction.

• You need to consult your GP first. He will examine you to see whether you really have numbness and sensory loss in the face and in the arms as described by you.

• If you do have numbness if the face and arms, you will need to do an MRI of the brain and cervical spine to look for conditions that could have caused this.

• Your GP will refer you to a specialist either a neurologist or a neurosurgeon, who will also examine you and ask for an MRI and ENMG.

For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist

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• I am sorry if I made you anxious. You may visit the nearest A and E (accident and emergency department) and get yourself examined.

• The ER physicians will also be able to distinguish if you need some sort of imaging on an emergency basis or you can consult your GP later during the week.

• From what I gather, it is not an emergency. I would, however, advise you to visit the nearest ER to make sure you can wait to see the GP later in the week.

For further doubts consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist

Hi,

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• You should visit the A and E if you are very anxious and want to get it out of your mind that this is not an emergency.

• And, I believe that it is highly unlikely that you have MND, ALS or Parkinson's disease.

For further doubts consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ambekar Sudheer

Experience: 17 + Yrs

Neurosurgery

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