What causes numbness around forearm after shoulder surgery?
Patient: just had shoulder surgery last wed. i due suffer from periphial neropathies due to a c3/c4 fusion done in 2005. i am experiencing increased nunbess around left forearm up to the wrist and back of hand.also my left eye feels watery and itchy any advice to this symptoms will be greatly appreciated. Doctor: Hello,The increased numbness in the forearm can be related to the peripheral neuropathy that you suffer. I suggest using medications such as Gabapentin to relieve the symptoms. The symptom of the watery eyes is not related to the first symptom. It can be related to a cold, flu or allergy. You can use artificial tear to help with the eye inflammation.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician