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I've been having a pain in my left shoulder from few days day with a burning sensation in the upper part of my left arm.

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Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

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Nerve pain: likely due to a "pinched" nerve. Recent trauma? Apply heat, rest the joint (sling), use some non-steroidal anti-inflammatories for pain. If not better in few days, see PCP. Be well.

Answered 4/20/2015

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I've been having a pain in my left shoulder from few days day with a burning sensation in the upper part of my left arm.

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