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My thumb is numb i have arthritis in my shoulder my shoulder been hurting for 2 week i have seen doctor for shoulder thumb only numb for 2 day?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See your doctor : Shoulder pain and numbness in the hand can be caused by a neck problem such as a "pinched nerve". This can be worked up by your doctor.

Answered 3/2/2013

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