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What is the problem if there is always numbness in your left arm, both shoulders, back of the neck and headache?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Always numbness : In left arm is not normal , see u physician for evaluation and work up.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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