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Severe shoulder pain with pain radiating under arm pit down to hand. severe pain when using arm. what is this?
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Pain down arm: Usually pain down the arm like you describe is from an irritated nerve. The neck is the usual source and can be related to repeated poor posture while at desk related activity or sleeping in an awkward position.
Answered 11/2/2019
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