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I am almost 37 i used meth for 20 yrs i quit almost 6 months ago in the last week i have experienced my left arm going numb, chest pain, rapid heart?

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Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

Get to a doctor!,: May not be drug related. May be heart related. May be an urgent situation. Any episodes longer than a few minutes warrant er evaluation.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I am almost 37 i used meth for 20 yrs i quit almost 6 months ago in the last week i have experienced my left arm going numb, chest pain, rapid heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

Dr Ali agreed

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