Question 1

what might cause chest pain and left arm numbness?

Accepted Answer

Rule out heart first: Number one cause in seriousness is heart disease / attack. If you haven't checked this out, do so right away. Other causes include pinched nerve in neck, shoulder injury, overuse syndrome of left arm, thoracic outlet syndrome, blockage of axillary artery.

Question 2

can anxiety cause left arm numbness and heavy feeling is arm it just happens on and off?

Accepted Answer

No: When you're anxious, people often have all kinds of symptoms, 
it's your body telling you you're in emotional pain.
Hope ypu feel better soon.
Try meditation or deep breathing.

Question 3

what causes numbness, pain and cold sensation behind the left shoulder blade? hard to lift left arm, overuse or something more serious?

Accepted Answer

You may have : Notalgia paresthetica, an uncommon irritation of nerves over the mid shoulder blade, but if there is a winging this is a problem with long thoracic nerve, and if weak over shoulder may involve suprascapular nerve.  Since many possibilities, have your doc do an exam and see what is the most likely answer.

Question 4

during my phlebotomy class my partrner stuck me with a needle.can this cause pain, numbness in my whole left arm?

Accepted Answer

Nerve stuck?: Perhaps the needle was in a nerve instead of the desired vein.

Question 5

i am having numbness and pain in my left arm and it goes all the way down to my fingers. what would be the cause of this.

Accepted Answer

Neurological : The things that come to mind are 1) cervical radiculopathy  possibly caused by a cervical disk ore an entrapment syndrome 2)  cardiac pain less likely due to your age 3) peripheral neuropathy caused by multiple possible ailments.

Question 6

i have been experiencing these temporary chest pains that seem to last 8 - 12 minutes.  i experience numbness in my left arm.  it is happening about once or twice a month.  what is the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Seek help NOW: Instead of seeking medical advice on here just set up an appointment with your doctor you may need to be seen by a cardiologist. Something like that needs to be addressed now and test should be run.

Question 7

can thoratic outlet syndrome cause left side of face and left arm numbness?

Accepted Answer

face no, arm yes: Assuming that to syndrome has been confirmed on left side, the left arm can become numb but not face where nerve supply is from higher level trigeminal nerve.

Question 8

i am experiencing cramps and a burning sensation in my left arm. a little numbness also. what can cause this and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Left arm pain: You need to have a good evaluation. It could be your heart. A very standard sign of heart problems is left arm pain. Heart not getting enough oxygen. Important to seek help asap.  On the other had the pain might be coming from your neck and or shoulder or even your lungs. Need much more information.

Question 9

what condition may cause numbness coldness and tingling of the left arm?

Accepted Answer

Numb: We worry about "thoracic outlet syndrome" but the person to best help is an orthopedic doctor. You might need an EMG by a neurologist as well. Start with the orthopedic doctor first. If you are displease with their plans, seek a neurologist.

Question 10

i have a stabbing chest pain behind heart and numbness of left arm. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Chest pain of any type should never be ignored. While there are many benign, minor causes of chest pain , it is a symptom that can indicate an underlying serious potentially fatal problem of coronary artery disease which can lead to a heart attack. Chest pain should always be fully evaluated by competent and experienced medical personnel and never assumed to be insiginificant until checked out.

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