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Pain in left arm, swollen fingers in the mornings, and hand shakes all on left arm/hand what could it be,bone cancer?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Unlikely: Most likely some type of nerve compression either in the arm or neck. Could be early signs of arthritis. See your PCP.

Answered 7/7/2014

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A member asked:

Pain in left arm, swollen fingers in the mornings, and hand shakes all on left arm/hand what could it be,bone cancer?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

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