What causes squeezing tingling numbness in back?
Patient: Hi I have squeezinG. Tingling and numbNess feeling in back of. Neck an area in left shouldder blade and Some tinglinG in left hand with fingertip numbness. It will subside but comes bAck more intense with dizziness and some nausea when not happening. I feel some preessure on back of neck. I hAve had 3 neck surgeries with hardware but have never felt Anything like This. Should I go. To er or just wait to see. My neck surgeon? Please help I m scared I do have high blood pressure and thyroid disease Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.According to your symptoms it looks like there is compression of nerve in cervical [neck area] spine. This leads to numbness and tingling in your hand.You may need to take MRI spine to see for severity of nerve compression.Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will help, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start INTERFERENCE THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY, which are helpful in your case.Some life style modifications for you – Take break every 40 min from computer and do some neck rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your neck, do not use thick pillow in bed.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care