i have really bad anxiety but recently i can't shake the feeling like i'm about to have a heart attack because my left arm hurts to touch and move and sometimes my left breast hurts what should i do?

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New onset?: Do you have a pattern of getting really anxious about your health or even minor symptoms? If yes, seeing a therapist might help. However if you are suffering from significant pain of unknown cause than medical assessment may help to figure out what is going on.

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