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Ive had a burning pain in my arm just above my elbow. off ...


Sent to Health Experts April 25, 2006 12:47 p.m.

Ive had a burning pain in my arm just above my elbow. off and on for the last 3 weeks.
also, occasional tingling in my hand on the same arm.
I'm 44. Is this just a tendon issue or do i need to see a doctor?

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April 25, 2006 1:23 p.m. (36 minutes and 45 seconds later)
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Hello, You may have the following conditions that needs to be differentiated one from another by doing an MRI , NCV and EMG tests.

  • tennis elbow
  • carpal tunnel, radial and ulnar tunnel syndromes
  • pinched nerve in the neck

I Suggest to you to see a health care provider to refer you to a specialist and manage your care.

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Edited by vyetimyan on April 25 2006 at 1:25pm
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