What does numbness in the arms and fingers indicate?
Patient: Hi! Over the past few weeks, I have experienced recurring tingling in my fingers which lead to temporary numbness...bi laterally. In the last 2 days, the numbness had grown up both arms. Like I mentioned before, the numbness is not permanent, but lasts anywhere from a few minutes to half hour. I have Lumbar arthritis.L2-L5 with multiple bone spurs, but this is not related to arm issues, is it? I have thought for years I might have MS due to extreme tiredness and other weird symptoms. What can this numbness be? Sandy Doctor: Hello.  The numbness in the arms and fingers can be related to a mild nerve root compression or Methylcobalamin deficiency.  Taking proper supplements after a blood test will help.   Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.   Regards,  Dr. Praveen Tayal,  Orthopaedic Surgeon