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Excruciating pain in the left arm from shoulder to elbow so much im nauseous. screaming when i try to lift it or move it?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Extremity trauma: Or arm injury can be caused by trauma and damage the underlying structures such as muscles, tendon, nerves, ligaments or blood vessels. Rec.: er or urgent care for evaluation, imaging and treatment.

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2014

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