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I have a pain behind my left arm,making my arm numb and it feels like a wind that is moving through my heart.it goes and comes every day for a month almost.

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That is a difficult : one to answer here. It would be best either to consult one of our paid physicians on HealthTap, or consult your PCP. A lot of questions regarding the symptoms as well as an exam are necessary to begin to develop possible diagnoses.

Answered 6/20/2019

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A member asked:

I have a pain behind my left arm,making my arm numb and it feels like a wind that is moving through my heart.it goes and comes every day for a month almost.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

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