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What to do if i think i have problems with anxiety, but is getting numb arms/hands a symptom?
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It can be...: During anxiety attacks, blood vessels in your extremities (arms and legs) contract, centralizing blood flow in your core. The decreased blood flow in your hands and arms can cause them to feel cold, clammy, and sometimes numb. That being said, it is a good idea to report these symptoms to your physician just to make sure they have no concerns regarding a medical cause for those symptoms.
Answered 5/12/2016
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