Recently my boyfriend has been complaining
about his arms going numb. When he wakes
up they are usually tingling and sometimes
when he is doing a task such as shaving,
they start to go numb and he almost drops
what he is doing. He has been doing
labor-type work since september and has
recently put on at least 20 lbs. We don't
know if it could be a pinched nerve or
poor circulation or what. Could someone
help with this mystery? If so, is there
something he can do to stop it from
happening, or does he need to get to a
doctor? I would really apprectiate your
comments on this!
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Justin_Toronto
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Posts: 418 Location: Toronto, ON
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Posted: 01-15-06 16:28pm
This is often a side-effect of having a
high body fat percentage, or retaining a
lot of water. Both of which will put
pressure on his veins to reduce blood
flow. Reduced blood flow, means less
oxygen transport. Arms get starved for
oxygen, and they go numb.
However, this can also be the sign of a
more serious problem such as a heart
condition where the heart has difficulty
pumping blood when his arms are raised, or
a problem with his blood cells.
My advice is to go to a doctor and get a
complete physical with blood analysis
done.
Justin
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darkvattic
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 01-15-06 23:14pm
I would definately suggest seeing a
professional. It could range from
something small and easy to take care of,
to something serious and life threatening.
If he's put on 20lbs, was he fairly
light weighted before, or is that an
addition to an already large mass?
