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Experiencing left shoulder ache, the pain radiates down the arm to the bottom palm of my hand? i'd describe it as a burning/shooting sensation...

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May be pinched nerv: May be a pinched nerve but that would more likely be due to the neck which may be why the cough makes it worse. You can ask your physician, try a neck pillow neck collar but may need physical therapy.

Answered 7/3/2017

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A member asked:

Experiencing left shoulder ache, the pain radiates down the arm to the bottom palm of my hand? i'd describe it as a burning/shooting sensation...

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