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Hi, i have been having numbness in my arms, high heart rate (140) over periods of about 5 minutes, shortness of breath at times, low energy any ideas?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Depends: Could be as serious as a thyroid or heart problem or it could be as nondangerous as anxiety and panic attacks. What does your doctor say?

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i have been having numbness in my arms, high heart rate (140) over periods of about 5 minutes, shortness of breath at times, low energy any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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