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I am experiencing shoulder pain and shoulder stiffness. the following also describes me: arm weakness. what should i do?

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Dr. Jonathan Kates answered

Need more info: How long have you had the symptoms? Have you had an injury? are you diabetic? You probably need to have hands on evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon

Answered 5/4/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing shoulder pain and shoulder stiffness. the following also describes me: arm weakness. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonathan Kates answered

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