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I have a cold pain in my left forearm. it is tender to the touch and hurts moderately. it hurts most when i flex my pinky out. whats wrong?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Depends: Do you recall any injury? It sounds most like a muscle strain in your forearm. Have you tried any medicine like Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)? Have you tried ice or heat? Let me know!

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have a cold pain in my left forearm. it is tender to the touch and hurts moderately. it hurts most when i flex my pinky out. whats wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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