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Feels like a spasim. my left arm is going numb with pins and needles what can be the cause?

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Pinched Nerve: An arm going numb can be a pinched nerve from your neck (cervical radiculopathy) or possibly a stroke or migraine equivalent, need to check with your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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