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Anxiety with pressure in head and numb hands and tight in chest but usually subsides but it's not this time plus i have pain in left center back?

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Dr. Steven Griggs answered

Check with an MD: first to R/O medical causes. If medically clear, seek out a mental health pro who has training in anxiety. You have several classic sx's, of which there are over 33. Here's a reference to do this yourself: http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/page2.html

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Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

Anxiety with pressure in head and numb hands and tight in chest but usually subsides but it's not this time plus i have pain in left center back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Griggs answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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