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I have pain in my left arm that goes from my hand up my arm. my skin is very sensitive and i have aching pains. what can it be?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your Dr.: The symptoms described above could be do to nerve entrapment, entrapment neuropathy, thoracic outlet syndrome, crps (rsd) or other conditions. The diagnosis can be tricky and often a few specialists have to be consulted before the diagnosis is confirmed.

Answered 9/28/2016

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