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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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Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

Possibly: Many things can cause the symptoms you described. I would recommend evaluation by your primary care physician.

Dr Bose agreed

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.

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A member asked:

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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Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

Dr Bose agreed

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