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How come when i sneeze, i get a sharp pain in my left arm?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Arm pain: Could be brachial plexus (nerves coming out of spine in neck) irritation. Have it checked by your doctor if recurrent.

Answered 1/1/2016

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