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A pulsing, pinching feeling going threw my body every other day. what could this be ?

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Paresthesias: Your symptom is very nonspecific. Yet, the first diagnosis that comes to mind is anxiety. See your primary care provider for clarification.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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