<s>[INST] Hi, my daughter is 8 years old. She has been coughing a lot the last week but no other symptoms until yesterday. Since then she has been running a fever of around 100 degrees. Just now she said if she bends her pinky finger it sends numbness up her arm. Any thoughts on what it could be? [/INST] Strong coughing can lead to muscle spasm and pinching of nerves.  It is possible that the coughing lead to a pinched nerve which shows itself when the finger is moved. This is likely indirectly related to the coughing and low grade fever.  Those are likely to be an infection and a visit to the doctor is indicated. </s>