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[|Human|] results from my x-ray show arthritis in my neck at c5 & c6. Pain is in my neck down my left arm. 2 weeks ago, my left upper arm felt like it caught in a vise...excrutiating tightness around my upper arm. Does that have to do with arthritis in my neck?
[|AI|]  Hello! Welcome to Ask a Doctor service! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (irradiating nerve pain) or bursitis (shoulder joint inflammation). Coming to this point, I would recommend performing first a shoulder X-ray study. If this test results normal, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - a cervical spine MRI study - nerve conduction studies. Hope you will find this information helpful! Wishing good health,