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Hi there im am freaking out! my left arm is slightly numb and feels heavy, a strange sort of feeling. my thumb on my left hand has been twitch for two days now. i did have headaches for 2 days in a row on wed & thurs. something just feels off.

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Dr. Miles Mitchell answered

Emergency: You should get care in a hospital emergency department right away! You may be having a stroke!

Answered 8/15/2020

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A member asked:

Hi there im am freaking out! my left arm is slightly numb and feels heavy, a strange sort of feeling. my thumb on my left hand has been twitch for two days now. i did have headaches for 2 days in a row on wed & thurs. something just feels off.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Miles Mitchell answered

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