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What is the test needed to determine if my hand weakness and numbness and arm pain is from carpal tunnel or the cervical herniated discs and stenosis ?

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NCS, MRI, PE: Nerve conduction study helps diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. MRI cervical spine helps identify the pinched nerves in the neck. A good medical exam is equally important in making the correct diagnosis.

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Answered 12/27/2016

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