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37 yr. old female.weight, bp, cholesterol ok.non smoker 10yrs.tingling in left fingers.pain in left shoulderblade, chest, arm.doc says heart ok. ideas?

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Nerve injury: Consider injury to cervical nerve roots: C4, 5, 6, 7 and/or a brachial plexus injury. Trauma and/or arthritis can be the cause. You should consult with a neurologist. MRI and nerve conduction studies will pin this down. If you have any weakness in your arm, evaluation is urgent.

Answered 5/8/2014

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