Question 1

i'm a 38yr old female & for 2weeks i've been having pain in my left arm & the muscles in my arm twitch, with some pain above my left breast.

Accepted Answer

Left chest pain: If the pain is not relieved by regular doses of over the counter pain meds, see you primary care physician.

Question 2

on&offupper left back pain nerves or muscle?could this also cause pain in arm&(chest warm twitching sensation) all this is giving me anxiety symptoms

Accepted Answer

Pain Management: Complaints of anxiety and chest/arm pains can be purely a muscle involvement however your complaints should be taken more seriously because they may represent conditions involving your heart.   I would recommend to you that a full evaluation by your primary treating physician take place to assure you have no associated cardiac  or other serious involvement in your case.

Question 3

what could cause pressure followed by twitching/spasming that lasts a few seconds?? happening in many places but most often in my left armpit and and chest area near heart? also usually caused by stretching or moving arm? thank you, i'm 18 by the way?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms are associated with stretching or moving the arm which raises the concern that it may be from a muscle problem. What is the underlying issue is best answered by seeing a doctor in person

Question 4

my left chest has been fluttering or twitching for the past 2 days and my neck hurts and my arm at times heart rate is 76 and my blood pressure is 129/87 should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: The question is the significance of these symptoms. They merit an exam by your doctor, including a careful history and physical exam, an electrocardiogram, chest X-rays and lab tests, including thyroid function, chemistries and a complete blood count.

Question 5

easily feeling pins and needles on arm when laying on either side , frontal and back of shoulder blades feel like the nerves are cold internally and muscle twitching. eye pain occasionally , left chest minor pain occasional left back shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Try taking an over the counter multivitamin with B12. If that does not help it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

what to do if i have pain in left arm and chest/heart?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: see a doctor and be checked to find out the cause of your pain

Question 7

could anxiety or pannik attack give me pain in my left arm and chest? my arm hurts 30' and the pain appears out of the blue!

Accepted Answer

Cardiac workup neede: It is possible that anxiety or panic disorder can cause these symptoms; however, I would strongly recommend that you get a cardiac workup before assuming this is due to anxiety.

Question 8

what would cause chronic left arm and chest pains in young adult? had problem on and off for past year or 2. clean cardiac eval when it first started.

Accepted Answer

Merits evaluation.: A careful history and physical exam usually provides clues.  Sometimes one needs and ekg, chest x-rays and an echocardiogram to find the answers.  In addition, cervical spine problems can cause nerve compression which manifests as pain in the arm as well as other parts of the body.

Question 9

25m, 6'2"feet 82kg, from 2 month felling something different in left chest and now from 10days continues mild pain in left arm and chest, please advice?

Accepted Answer

Atypical chest pain: Less likely cardiac pain since pain is continuos however associated symptoms help diagnosis. Quality of pain, aggravating and relieving factors of pain, location and radiation of pain all help with diagnosis.  Muscle pain are most common in this age group but always good to be checked out. Pain reproduciible on touch are less likely  to be cardiac in origin

Question 10

how can i tell what is the cause of pain in left arm and chest?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person.  He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.

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I'm a 38yr old female & for 2weeks i've been having pain in my left arm & the muscles in my arm twitch, with some pain above my left breast.

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On&offupper left back pain nerves or muscle?could this also cause pain in arm&(chest warm twitching sensation) all this is giving me anxiety symptoms

A member asked:

What could cause pressure followed by twitching/spasming that lasts a few seconds?? happening in many places but most often in my left armpit and and chest area near heart? also usually caused by stretching or moving arm? thank you, i'm 18 by the way?

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My left chest has been fluttering or twitching for the past 2 days and my neck hurts and my arm at times heart rate is 76 and my blood pressure is 129/87 should i be worried?

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Easily feeling pins and needles on arm when laying on either side , frontal and back of shoulder blades feel like the nerves are cold internally and muscle twitching. eye pain occasionally , left chest minor pain occasional left back shoulder pain?

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What to do if i have pain in left arm and chest/heart?

A member asked:

Could anxiety or pannik attack give me pain in my left arm and chest? my arm hurts 30' and the pain appears out of the blue!

A member asked:

What would cause chronic left arm and chest pains in young adult? had problem on and off for past year or 2. clean cardiac eval when it first started.

A member asked:

25m, 6'2"feet 82kg, from 2 month felling something different in left chest and now from 10days continues mild pain in left arm and chest, please advice?

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How can i tell what is the cause of pain in left arm and chest?

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