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A member asked:
When i type/mouse use arm i get a pain like sciatic but in arm. then a bolt of numbness and my hand goes weak. pain goes from arm pit to ring and pinkie finger.. going 4 mri. am i damaging arm to keep using it when pain numb weakness happenning?
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Nerve : You may have neurological irritation and continued use of the wrist is only going to make it worse Wait till you get a definitive diagnosis
Answered 11/27/2017
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