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Neck and upper back feeling like its streching. tingling radiates down arms. they numb when i lay on arms. it goes away but then comes back? cause?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

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Tingling: Sounds like a pinched nerve from your neck. Get a medical evaluation with a x-ray of your cervical spine and probably a mri.

Answered 2/24/2021

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A member asked:

Neck and upper back feeling like its streching. tingling radiates down arms. they numb when i lay on arms. it goes away but then comes back? cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

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