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While lying/sleeping on left side i feel palpitations and wake up with left upper arm pain and numbness. i have upper back pain and neck.

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Symptoms: the symptoms are likely not related to the palpitations. The pains are likely musculoskekeletal

Answered 11/19/2020

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