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Thought i had tennis elbow, but the pain is in the inner right arm above the elbow. my hand has been going numb at night too?

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Pinched nerve: Could have a pinched nerve. A nerve conduction test by a neurologist can determine the cause.

Answered 1/27/2015

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Consider nerve pain: This may represent nerve pain instead. A common source would be from the neck (cervical spine) or another peripheral nerve above the elbow. Time to see your doctor for further work-up.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/12/2017

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