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I had a pinprick pain near my shoulder (back right) for a couple weeks and now the skin over that area is numb. also slightly bruised but think that's from me trying to figure out what sort of pain it was. ?

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Dr. Miles Mitchell answered

Seek medical consult: What you describe is a loss of neural function, which may (or may not) be serious. You should seek medical consultation right away, so that a doctor can get more information, & advise you appropriately. You probably need an in person exam, to evaluate your nervous system.

Answered 8/8/2020

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A member asked:

I had a pinprick pain near my shoulder (back right) for a couple weeks and now the skin over that area is numb. also slightly bruised but think that's from me trying to figure out what sort of pain it was. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Miles Mitchell answered

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