What could be the cause of my shoulder and arm numbness?

Answer by  markochiguegmailcom (514)

Numbness in your shoulder and arm could be a sign of peripheral nerve compression. That is, either a tissue, muscle or bone is impinging on the nerve and causing the numb feeling. Are you diabetic by any chance? This condition might also be a factor in your case. See a doctor.

Answer by  mooman2679 (1018)

This could be of a heart condition or your body warning you of a heart attack. I would see a doctor immediately.

Answer by  Angela17 (697)

It could be any number of differant things. But, sounds like you might have a pinched nerve some where. Most likely in your neck. You also could have slept on it wrong. Consult your Physician.

Answer by  Lore (174)

You could have a nerve pinched in your neck or shoulder that is casuing the numbness. This could be caused by a vertebre or other bone in your shoulder out of alignment or a muscle knot.

Answer by  mani (813)

Some causes for the arms numbness. It may be due to, Hereditary amyloidosis,Broken elbow,Amyloidosis AL Some causes for shoulder numbness: Imbalance between the muscles of the front of the body and the back of the body. Sitting at a computer in a hunched over position all day lack of strength in the rotator cuff muscles.