A member asked:

Thumb, wrist and shoulder pain- could this be thoracic outlet syndrome as there is numbness in hands as well.

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Thoracic outlet synd: Very unlikely. Tos typically effects the 5th finger not the thumb. Your symptoms are more consistent with a C6 radiculopathy (pinched nerve) at the neck. You should see your doctor for verification.

Answered 2/13/2015

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See below: Agree with need to get this evaluated, and from your description, you most likely have nerve compression at wrists, c/w carpal tunnel syndrome. Tos is less likely, and doubt origin within neck, but get this all checked out.

Answered 1/16/2016

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