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A member asked:

In the last week i have gotten 3 episodes of shocking pain in my arms.after a few seconds it goes away could this be related to zoloft (sertraline) or heart?

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Neither: "shocking" pain is generally due a nerve impingement. I would consider cervical spondylitis as my first concern. X-rays and MRI are used for diagnosis. Hearts and zoloft (sertraline) are not likely candidates.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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