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Having pain from my shoulder down about 6 inches or so and i can barely lift my arm sometimes sometims it hurts so bad and sometimes it feels fine...but sometimes i can't even lift my son....is this something i should get checked out?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It : It sounds like your pain is impacting your life. If this has been going on for some time, it warrants a medical evaluation.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Having pain from my shoulder down about 6 inches or so and i can barely lift my arm sometimes sometims it hurts so bad and sometimes it feels fine...but sometimes i can't even lift my son....is this something i should get checked out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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