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I have had tingling in my right shoulder. not all the time but a lot . feels like it's asleep?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nerve: This is the result of a "nerve irritation". Could be coming from a higher nerve in the neck or a nerve in the shoulder. Google "Suprascapular nerve entrapment". Given some time, it should settle down. Aspirin may help.

Answered 4/9/2016

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