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I have been having issues with my left arm for about 2 months now. it started in my thumb running up my arm to just behind my color bone. what is it?

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Herniated Disc : Your symptoms are consistent with a herniated disc in your neck, specifically the 6th cervical nerve. You need to be evaluated by an orthopedica surgeon.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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