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Arthritis may be to blame, however, any time you have pain from your shoulder or chest area going down your arm, it is advisable to visit you doctor immediately, so as to rule out any cardiac involvement.

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Q: What causes an intermittent pain in your shoulder down to your forearm and thumb and could it be caused by arthritis?
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