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When i sit at work, or at home on the computer for awhile, both of my arms go numb. could it be a pinched nerve? i also have a bad back if that helps.

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Arms numb.: three general possibilities or combinations thereof: carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar tunnel syndrome and cervical radiculopathy (from the neck). A nerve conduction study will help differentiate these possibilities.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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