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My mom is 70 and the left side of her body like neck, shoulder and arms achy and restless. what could be her problem? she's has diabetes and an andren

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: It is time for her to get a checkup from her internist to find out what's wrong. I suspect that her problem is likely musculoskeletal however and an orthopodic consult may be needed. As for the restless, it may just be from the pain. Have you asked her ?

Answered 5/9/2017

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