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A nerve problem, some say its brachialplex,for example if i sit down and put my hand in my jacket's pocket, i can feel it tingling, what nerve is that?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Brachial plexus: The action you describe could affect nerves in your neck which form the brachial plexus, or could be in the arm itself. There are some spinal bone conditions that could be involved. You may have a variation of thoracic outlet syndrome. See your PCP

Answered 3/29/2015

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A member asked:

A nerve problem, some say its brachialplex,for example if i sit down and put my hand in my jacket's pocket, i can feel it tingling, what nerve is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

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