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Have Hand Arthritis, Tingling In Left Thumb, Left Arm Pain Above Elbow. Reason?
I have tingling in my left thumb which seems to have gotten worse over the last few days. I also have periodic pain on my left arm above the elbow toward the shoulder. I don t see how it could be carpel tunnel as I am right handed and I do not use my left hand for any repetitive motions. I do have some arthritis in my hands though.
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
Even though you are right handed the symptoms could still be consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome or possibly nerve entrapment in your cervical spine. A good physical examination should be able to distinguish the two diagnosis.
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