Hollister, MO
A 48-year-old female asked:
I've got pain in my right arm. it starts at my neck and shoulder, down my arm into muscles, joints, and into my swollen hand. stabs, aches. 6mos now.
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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
See below: You could have pinched nerve coming off your neck but the swollen hand may be something. Since you pain sounds worse, you may want to see your doctor for further evalaution at this point.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Get it evaluated: See a rheumatologist or orthopedist. There are several possible causes, some of them rather serious.
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Last updated Mar 22, 2015
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