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Not only do i have pain from shoulder to ribcage but i have numbness in my little pibky and my ring finger doctors say there is nothing wrong with me?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: These symptoms suggest an ulnar neuropathy or an 8th cervical nerve compression. This needs evaluation. See a neurologist.

Answered 6/16/2014

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A member asked:

Not only do i have pain from shoulder to ribcage but i have numbness in my little pibky and my ring finger doctors say there is nothing wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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