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Is it normal for your arms to become numb during a treadmill stress test?

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No: That may be a sign of a heart problem.

Answered 3/20/2012

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No: It may be a sign of heart trouble, or it might be related to holding on to the bar, hyperventilation or other pre-existing issues.

Answered 9/5/2012

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