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Had mri 2wks ago, neurologist excluded slipped disc. now persistent pain in left arm right up to hand with tingling on fingers for almost a week. what do i do now?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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The next : step (in my opinion) would be a EMG/NCS looking for nerve compression peripheral to where a protruded disc would pinch the nerve. Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Had mri 2wks ago, neurologist excluded slipped disc. now persistent pain in left arm right up to hand with tingling on fingers for almost a week. what do i do now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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