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I have a sharp pain in my left wrist and its extend all the way up my arm and sometimes my whole arm will go numb its been off and on for about a year?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a doctor: for a physical exam and appropriate tests/imaging.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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