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Shooting pain in left arm. not constant, no other symptoms. 31yo, eat healthy and exercise daily. could it be heart related?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: Common things happen commonly. Pain in the left arm (in a 31 year old) is pain in the left arm. Treat your symptoms with rest, heat, analgesics and time and you're very likely to get better. But be patient.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 3/26/2015

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A member asked:

Shooting pain in left arm. not constant, no other symptoms. 31yo, eat healthy and exercise daily. could it be heart related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

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