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My left arm has started paining from the elbow up to the shoulder and every now and then it moves to my thumb. could this be the start of a heart attack. ?

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Dr. John Bodell answered

Nerve/Tendonitis: This is probably due to some activity that resulted in a strain. I would have an EKG , check with your family physician.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wrong direction: Angina travels down the arm and not up the arm. See your family doctor but not likely heart disease

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/24/2019

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A member asked:

My left arm has started paining from the elbow up to the shoulder and every now and then it moves to my thumb. could this be the start of a heart attack. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Bodell answered

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

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