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My husband has had a pain and aching in his left arm for about a month now with pins and needles in his fingers. he is 47 years old and is a type 2 di?

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Family Practice: Your husband needs to be seen. He probably has a neuropathy caused from his diabetes. But his left arm pain may also be referred pain from his heart. He should have a stress test and see a cardiologist.

Answered 8/9/2016

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My husband has had a pain and aching in his left arm for about a month now with pins and needles in his fingers. he is 47 years old and is a type 2 di?

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