Had tingling sensation in left arm and then on right arm and behind neck a little bit. Also slight numb feeling sometimes on left hand. Enmg was done, it is normal. Prescription is as below: pregalin 75 1-0-1 4 weeks topnac 1-0-1 5 days synaptol sr 150 1-0-1 2 weeks I have 3 questions 1. How long will it take for complete cure? 2. Is mri cervical spine required? 3. Is pregalin and synaptol sr required to take 1-0-1 or 1 tablet a day can be taken? The doc I consulted is known to prescribe more meds and tests than required. I know this is doctor community, but such doctors do exist.

Dr. Abhaya Kant TewariNeurologist34yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user, there has been in all likelihood a mild cervical disc problem which has caused mild compression of the nerves causing the tingling. This may have occured due to bad posture of the neck or some odd posturing something like watching tv sitting or lying in an unusual position, the exast event will be clear if you scan the time preceding the tingling appearance for the first time. Generally 4-6 weeks are required for improvement and you will be ok, the medication are only decreasing the sensation and not doing anything to the underlying disease so it is to help you get over the tingling. I do not feel any mri is required you have to maintain good posture of your neck and avoid slouching or uncomfortable head and neck positions it will go.  

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