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I get random pains in my arms. could start at the upper arm muscle then moves further down. sometimes i wake in the night with real pain?

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Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered

Uncertain: If the pain is numb and tingling the problem could be your neck or a nerve problem in the wrist (carpel tunnel syndrome) if you can't shake it out and restore comfort with position changes, see your physician for a neck examination.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 9/27/2013

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A member asked:

I get random pains in my arms. could start at the upper arm muscle then moves further down. sometimes i wake in the night with real pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carol Van der Harst answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

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