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When my left elbow is bent for more than a minute i get tingling from the elbow to my wrist. should i see a chiropractor or a doctor?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Doc.: Sounds like a problem with your ulnar nerve ( your funny bone). This would be better handled by your doc rather than chiropractor.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 2/4/2019

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A member asked:

When my left elbow is bent for more than a minute i get tingling from the elbow to my wrist. should i see a chiropractor or a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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