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I keep getting weird "flashes" of dull pain in my upper left arm. i think it is a "radicular pain". becoming more frequent. possible cause?

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Dr. Zach Patrick answered

See a doctor : A physical exam is needed to figure this out.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 12/19/2017

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Radicular vs muscle: It may be radicular, and maybe bursa or tendon, and maybe muscle, you can have your physician check and you may need imaging to help evaluate the cause

Answered 1/1/2017

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A member asked:

I keep getting weird "flashes" of dull pain in my upper left arm. i think it is a "radicular pain". becoming more frequent. possible cause?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Zach Patrick answered

Dr Roth agreed

Dr. John Goldman answered

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