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Nagging ache in right arm & upper shoulder towards the neck. reminds me of when you pump your crazy bone in your elbow.

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Dr. Douglas Chang answered

Get checked: Could be a rotator cuff shoulder problem or a pinched nerve in the neck.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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