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I feel like my whole left arm is numb. everytime i put the back of my elbow on desk i feel electrical little shock. my left arm is numb for 10min now?
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Ulnar nerve: It sounds like it could be a problem of your ulnar nerve which commonly is considered the "funny-bone" like when you hit your elbow. Pressure there may create forearm aches/numbness and often fourth finger and pinky go numb too. Avoiding pressure over there may help, but the nerve may become damaged and need to be managed more aggressively. A specialist eval. may be helpful if it persists.
Answered 1/31/2015
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