Left arm feels weird!

Question

today my left arm started to feel really weird towards the end of the day. it's tingly and numb and feels like either a nerve is pinched or like there's something wrong with a vein. it's mainly in my upper arm and nothing i can do is making it feel any better.... it's so weird and numb! anyone know what this may be?

i'm 20, just quit smoking, female, not on meds.... i have no idea.

Answer 1

It might be because you just quit smoking (congrats by the way). Just a nervous system reaction?

Have you been very laid back these days? If you're not active much, it might just be because the lack of blood circulation. Try getting outside for a run/walk or to the gym for a short exercise.

Make sure you drink plenty of water.

Are you stressed at all? Try finding out why and avoiding what makes you stressed

Answer 2

Sounds like exactly what you said - either a pinched nerve or a circulation problem.  If the skin under your fingernails is bluish, get to a doctor or ER right away.  If not, you might wait a day or so, but I'd definitely see a doctor about it.  Hope you're ok - good luck.