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May 25, 2012
 

Swelling, pain and numbness in left arm with blurred vision

Dear Ask The Doctor: I have had migrains since i was little , they are just getting worse. i get numbness in my left arm slowly going to each finger one by one then pain with it feels like a gripping pain but light. then i get blurred vision i can't focus on anything or even answer a simple question sometimes my mouth even gets numb. sometimes i get nausiated and vomit. these headaches last forver and nothing gets rid of them besides sitting and waiting. whatis this i have been to doctors for it and they say its a normal headache. but its not normal i know it isnt. is there something wrong with my heart i am only 22 and a mother of two could i have a clogged artery? and also when i stand i get dizzy and my head feels heavy like im not getting enough oxygen or something and bolth my hands swell and get hard for hours.

Dear Adrianna: From your description, there seems a possibility of thoracic outlet syndrome - a condition in which, the narrow space between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib that contains blood vessels, nerves and muscle is further narrowed, may be due to injury, obesity, poor posture or certain disease conditions, leading to increased pressure on these structures and related symptoms. Xrays, MRI or CT scan may further help in the assessment of the condition. Treatment usually involves physical therapy, anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, naproxen etc. and weight loss (if you are overweight).


 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 June 2011 )
 

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