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What causes numbness and tingling in my arm that spreads through my shouldet to my head?

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NONSPECIFIC: Possible problem in brachial plexus over shoulder, perhaps nerve compression within neck, or even referred symptoms from problems at elbow or wrist. Have your doctor examine limb and develop a plan to investigate this.

Answered 4/25/2018

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