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I suspect i have a compressed nerve in my elbow; my right arm has been painful for three weeks; when i write i have shooting pain up my arm and into my shoulder, when resting the arm is numb what doctor do you recommend i go see to help me treat it.

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Neorologist: I agree: this sounds like nerve entrapment. Get examined bu a neurologist.

Dr Modi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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