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I have had two sharp stabbing pains in my left tricep lasting no more than a minute , three times this week. no other symptoms except anxiety.
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Manyl possibilities: Could be muscle pain from irritation or trauma (including day to day activity). Could be irritation of a nerve to the area. If it is as infrequent and short acting as you say, observe it. If it worsens, gets more severe, frequent, long lasting see your primary doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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