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I started a job doing a lot of heavy lifting now my left shoulder keeps going numb i get stabbing pain in my left wrist and it hurts to curl my finger?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

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Best to quit: You know what is causing it. Is the damage to your body worth it? Very likely your symptoms will resolve when you stop doing what you are doing. If not, see a doctor.

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I started a job doing a lot of heavy lifting now my left shoulder keeps going numb i get stabbing pain in my left wrist and it hurts to curl my finger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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