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I have a constant feeling of electricity in my hands and arms, like i have touch an exposed wire. somedays its painful and i cant move my hands?

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See a neurologist: This sounds like either a type of peripheral neuropathy (injury to sensory nerves in the arms) that can be caused by a number of factors, or less likely a spinal cord problem. This should be evaluated by a neurologist.

Answered 3/14/2015

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