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I'm getting a shooting pain in my right arm what could it be from i use my ipad a lot could it a strain injury?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

See a neurologist: It is not due to iPad. Underlying pinched nerve needs to be investigated

Answered 5/27/2014

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A member asked:

I'm getting a shooting pain in my right arm what could it be from i use my ipad a lot could it a strain injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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