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Weakness in neck, excruciating pain running down right arm. more so in the upper arm. i was told i have osteoarthritis in the neck could be related?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Pinched nerve: Yes the neck could be involved with pinching a nerve that goes down the arm. This is how you need to be evaluated.

Answered 1/8/2013

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A member asked:

Weakness in neck, excruciating pain running down right arm. more so in the upper arm. i was told i have osteoarthritis in the neck could be related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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