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Can calcification in shoulder cause bad pain in arm down to hand and numbness both hands. have disc comp on c-7. sched for shoulder surgery.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Soft tissue calcifications in the shoulder will not cause those symptoms. Cervical spine disease, lyme disease and other neuropathies are much more likely causes.

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Answered 5/6/2016

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Dr. Chris Faubel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Highly unlikely: May want to get an emg/ncs of the bilateral upper extremities by a physiatrist or neurologist.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

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A member asked:

Can calcification in shoulder cause bad pain in arm down to hand and numbness both hands. have disc comp on c-7. sched for shoulder surgery.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Chris Faubel answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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