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The last 3 evenings i've had a dull ache & pins and needles in my left arm, it's ok during the day. eases once elevated but hard to lift. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Neuropathic: I would be suspicious for some type of pinched nerve.

Answered 7/23/2016

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A member asked:

The last 3 evenings i've had a dull ache & pins and needles in my left arm, it's ok during the day. eases once elevated but hard to lift. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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