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When i wake, feel like some1 put a nail thru my left shoulder. almost like im pinned down, but im not.goes away after 10 min or so but weak otherwise.

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Dr. John Grobman answered

Hard to say : Not enough to go on here...Could be from the shoulder or a pinched nerve in neck. If persisting or worsening needs a good history and exam.

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

When i wake, feel like some1 put a nail thru my left shoulder. almost like im pinned down, but im not.goes away after 10 min or so but weak otherwise.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Grobman answered

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