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Strange pain/sensation in my right arm. like dead arm, but with electric shocks that shoot down the inside of my arm, through my palm, into fingertips.

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Nerve impingement : For some reason there is something (or was something) compressing or otherwise injuring the nerves in your arm, either in your arm, your shoulder, or at the neck. Have your doc check you out.

Answered 1/17/2013

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A member asked:

Strange pain/sensation in my right arm. like dead arm, but with electric shocks that shoot down the inside of my arm, through my palm, into fingertips.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Walsh answered

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