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I have pins and needles under my right heel and pain in my right shoulder, elbow and wrist. its like a numbing pain. is it a pinched nerve?
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Possibly: Many things can cause the symptoms you described. I would recommend evaluation by your primary care physician.
Answered 2/14/2013
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Can be, but...: These symptoms may or may not be related. Pinched nerves may cause a "numbing pain" sensation as you described. Get yourself evaluated by a professional as your symptoms may result from many other causes.
Answered 2/14/2013
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