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I suffer from anxiety. i had a quick and short painful spasm in the side of my head. i got scared and started to feel a little tingly in my arm. why?

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Dr. Gary Lawson answered

Low carbon dioxide: Your anxiety was the problem. You hyperventilated and caused the tingling.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/6/2013

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A member asked:

I suffer from anxiety. i had a quick and short painful spasm in the side of my head. i got scared and started to feel a little tingly in my arm. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Lawson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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