Tingling in side of upper arm near elbow and then a strange feeling in outer jaw

by Carole Lynn
(New York, New York)

I was at the kitchen sink rinsing my stockings and suddenly had tingling in side of upper arm near elbow and then a strange feeling in outer jaw (both sides and both arms). I stopped. Managed to call for my husband. Immediately sat down and tried to calmly breathe. It went away almost immediately although I have this peculiar sensation still in my outer jaw and my two pinkies. Yes, I have a mild scoliosis with a lower right shoulder that I concentrate on raising through my back shoulder blade and isometrics.

Hello Carole,
My first thought is don't be alarmed, this too will pass, unless you were sweaty, nauseous and have a history of high blood pressure, or heart disease. If it were only in your left jaw and arm, then certainly there would be cause for concern.

Which side of your elbow gives you the tingles? Near the funny bone (ulna side), or the outer elbow? The inner part of the forearm and ring and pinkie fingers (you must have a Dutch background to know about pinkies!) belong to the so-called C8 dermatome, lower neck. Does turning your head and looking up cause any pain in the neck, and more important does it immediately bring on the tingling in your arm?

Do your jaw joints pop or click, or cause pain? Gum chewer?

http://www.chiropractic-help.com/TMJ-anatomy.html
http://www.chiropractic-help.com/tingling-in-arms-and-hands.html

I hope this has contributed. Obviously, like any new condition, should these symptoms persist, you should seek advice from a doctor or chiropractor you trust.

Trying to raise that low shoulder is a lost cause by the way. Rather ask your chiropractor if you have a short leg, and would a shoe insert contribute?

http://www.chiropractic-books.com/Leg-Length-Inequality.html

Dr B