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Exprienced chest tightness, shortness of breath, hands going stiff, numb &twitching.i can also feel the twitch/tingling on my temples.whats goin on?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Chest tightness: You may be having a panic attack with hyperventilation. Check with your doctor to be sure.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Exprienced chest tightness, shortness of breath, hands going stiff, numb &twitching.i can also feel the twitch/tingling on my temples.whats goin on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John McMahan answered

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