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What causes a shocking sensationfrom your fingers to your arm?
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Nerve issues: This could be related to carpal tunnel syndrome, or irritation to any nerve located in your arm, (median, ulnar, radial) or radicular pain stemming from your neck. That shock is most likely irritation to a nerve, often due to entrapment. This could be at your wrist, elbow, even in your neck. A good physical exam might be able to differentiate what nerve is irritated, or you may need an emg.
Answered 9/9/2013
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