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Hi it's suzanne again, for the past six months i have been suffering with my left arm, i have limited use of it, i can only lift it to a centre height, i have trouble reaching for things and i also have trouble reaching for things behind me, meaning if i'
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Shoulder perhaps: From your description i suspect a shoulder problem, but more information would help, as would an examination. See your primary provider for a check. If you have an orthopaedic doctor, that provider can examine you and sort out your problem.
Answered 10/3/2016
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