A 36-year-old female asked:
i have sharp electrical shooting pains down my left arm, 8/10 pain level and i have a high pain tolerance. my hands and fingers go numb with these shooting pains every 45 seconds or so. it's been doing this since september when i bashed my shoulder z?
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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Nerve injury: Your symptoms suggest a nerve compression or bruise resulting from the shoulder trauma. An MRI could clarify the exact current status. This could be arranged by an orthopedic surgeon or by one's family physician. Ultimately, a decision can be made as to whether physical therapy or surgery will be indicated.
Answered on Nov 13, 2020
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