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23 yrs. have bad health anxiety. when i get scared/startled i have sharp pain in inner left arm. lasts a few seconds. tight shoulders/neck. cardiac?
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Highly unlikely to: be cardiac. Sharp pains are usually musculoskeletal. Cardiac pain is usually dull aching or pressure like a toothache. Counseling should help you. Consider getting some.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Check uo: Hard to say. A good medical check up to discuss with your primary care doctor would likely be a good option and potentially be very reassuring.
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