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Good morning, i've been having issues with my left arm for about a week now. it is numb and my fingers and hand feel very stiff. when i type on a keyboard my response is also slower and my fingers get sore. personal information gender: female age:?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Carpal tunnel??: See hand surgeon or rheumatologist. You give only vague information. You might have a cervical nerve compression, and may need a neurologist or neurosurgeon.

Answered 1/8/2019

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A member asked:

Good morning, i've been having issues with my left arm for about a week now. it is numb and my fingers and hand feel very stiff. when i type on a keyboard my response is also slower and my fingers get sore. personal information gender: female age:?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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