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I felt pain in my upper left arm since yesterday-but not extreme. today i have felt intense "electric shock" type pains in same area. some tingling ?
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Nerve compression: Electric shock type symptoms and tingling are usually signs of nerve irritation or compression. This could be coming from your neck, such as a herniated disc, or nerve compression at your shoulder , elbow or wrist. If it keeps up get it check out by your doctor.
Answered 6/4/2018
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