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Can your left arm go numb during a panic attack? i just been to a cardiologist and had bp echo ekg stress test and everything came back normal

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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Yes: Yes, your arm can go numbed during a panic attack. In fact, a panic attack can frequently simulate a heart attack. Furthermore, your ager does not fit with someone with coronary disease.

Answered 3/30/2016

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A member asked:

Can your left arm go numb during a panic attack? i just been to a cardiologist and had bp echo ekg stress test and everything came back normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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