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Can a pinched nerve cause numbness and weakness that comes and go on the right arm/hand and right leg/foot? also, pain in the shoulder blade/bicep.

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

2 nerves: one pinched nerve can't cause numbness in arm and leg. So look for other causes, or multiple levels of disease

Answered 4/4/2015

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Dr. David Sniezek answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Numbness and weakness in the right upper and lower extremities may indicate nerve compression at the level of the spine. MRI and EMG could localize and prognosticate a compressive neuropathy and would give guidance to appropriate treatment options. Consult with a physical medicine and rehabilition specialist would be appropriate.

Answered 3/18/2020

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