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Constant heavy pain in left arm for 3 weeks. went away for a week completely, and now is back and seems worse. doc gave no answer. what could it be?

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Dr. James Cain answered

Angina: Arm pain, particularly in the left arm, is supicious for pain related to pre heart attack conditions. Of course it could also be a broken bone, arthritis, nerve pain. Better safe than sorry, rule out cardiac pain and investigate..Talk to your doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/30/2013

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A member asked:

Constant heavy pain in left arm for 3 weeks. went away for a week completely, and now is back and seems worse. doc gave no answer. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Cain answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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