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Left shoulder and arm pain with hand and finger numbness can't raise arm above shoulder?

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Dr. Chris Oh answered

Rotator cuff: If you can't move the arm above the shoulder you probably have a rotator cuff syndrome and if you have numbness and tingling you have nerve compression- these two may or may not be related. You should see your pcp or orthopedics.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2018

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Dr. Jonathan Levy answered

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Neck: Make sure you do not have a herniated disc in your neck.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/28/2013

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A member asked:

Left shoulder and arm pain with hand and finger numbness can't raise arm above shoulder?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Chris Oh answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jonathan Levy answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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