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Can a pinch nerve cause numbness in my arm and whole side of body?
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Yes and no: A pinched nerve in the neck can certainly cause symptoms down the arm, but this should not cause the entire side of your body to become numb. See your doctor to help confirm the diagnosis.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes and no: Arm? Yes. Whole side of your body? No! see a doctor please or go to your closest er asap.
Answered 3/26/2013
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