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My right hand is pins and needles all the time. starting to cause a sharp pain shooting up my arm. what could it be?

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Dr. Atif Malik answered

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Radiculopathy: This could be from a cerivcal disc herniation. You need to get a cervical mri.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/30/2013

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A member asked:

My right hand is pins and needles all the time. starting to cause a sharp pain shooting up my arm. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atif Malik answered

Dr Ali agreed

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