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How can one tell if they have a pinched nerve?
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Your doctor can tell: Your doctor can tell you if you have a pinched nerve or not by taking your history, examining you and maybe ordering some tests such as x-rays and a nerve conduction study.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Pain: Usually the first symptoms are pain or muscle aches in the distribution of the nerve. This may improve on its own or progress to weakness or numbness.
Answered 4/24/2015
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