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I had pain in my chest, left shoulder, arm, and hand. my left hand also repeatedly locked up for 30 minutes. each time it was locked up for 5 seconds.

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ER: Chest pain ; other symptoms should be evaluated now. Go to er.

Answered 3/3/2014

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