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Random short stabs of pain from back of neck left side to left head. pressure in left head. training for marathon, v healthy 34 yr female. ?

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Varies : Because cardiac problems can cause exercise induced pain running into left arm, I would be seen and checked. That being said, the most likely condition is an irritation of a nerve in the neck causing pain that radiates into the arm; often associated with a condition known as cervical stenosis.

Answered 2/15/2016

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Random short stabs of pain from back of neck left side to left head. pressure in left head. training for marathon, v healthy 34 yr female. ?

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