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Chronic neck pain left back shoulder pins and needles every now and then what could be setting my neck pain off?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Probable: cervical arthritis or neuritis. Needs medical examination, examination, possibly imaging and treatment. Get examined.

Answered 10/12/2016

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A member asked:

Chronic neck pain left back shoulder pins and needles every now and then what could be setting my neck pain off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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