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What Causes Sharp Pain In Forearm And Light Headedness Post Workout?
Question: Hi,
I went for a run yesterday morning and started feeling lightheaded towards the end of 30 minutes. I ended up feeling very lightheaded and when i showered I felt unsteady. Last night i felt a sharp pain in my forearm. It happened around 5 times,about 2-3 seconds long and minutes apart. Is this someything that i should be concerned about or does it just sound like nothing considering my clear ecgs and ct angiogram?
I went for a run yesterday morning and started feeling lightheaded towards the end of 30 minutes. I ended up feeling very lightheaded and when i showered I felt unsteady. Last night i felt a sharp pain in my forearm. It happened around 5 times,about 2-3 seconds long and minutes apart. Is this someything that i should be concerned about or does it just sound like nothing considering my clear ecgs and ct angiogram?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms are related to PVC (premature heart beats) and you shouldn't worry about that.
As long as cardiac ecg and ct angiography were normal you shouldn't worry about.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms are related to PVC (premature heart beats) and you shouldn't worry about that.
As long as cardiac ecg and ct angiography were normal you shouldn't worry about.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about the shooting pain in my forearm?
Also, i just started my period. Is it normal to feel dizzy when i start?
Also, i just started my period. Is it normal to feel dizzy when i start?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
The shooting pain in your forearm as i said may be related to PVCs which are a common findings in premenstrual days.
It's normal to experience dizziness during premenstrual and menstrual cycle.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
The shooting pain in your forearm as i said may be related to PVCs which are a common findings in premenstrual days.
It's normal to experience dizziness during premenstrual and menstrual cycle.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I ended up going back to the doctor on Sunday and they ran the regular tests and my heart enzymes and ecg was fine...I worked out yesterday (Sunday) and just did moderate weights and felt lightheaded. Is there anything else that would be causing me to feel dizzy during exercise that is life threatening? Could this be a valve or rhythm problem that wasn't caught on any of the heart enzyme tests or CT angiogram? Should I request an echo? I am so tired of feeling bad all the time and my worry is making it worse...I am even scared to run now.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There's nothing life-threatening as long as ecg, blood work and cardiac ct was normal. You shouldn't worry about. Please stay calm because this will help to relieve your anxiety.
In order to definitely exclude any minor cardiac issues (most important to relieve and ease your concerns) you should do a holter monitoring and a cardiac echography.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There's nothing life-threatening as long as ecg, blood work and cardiac ct was normal. You shouldn't worry about. Please stay calm because this will help to relieve your anxiety.
In order to definitely exclude any minor cardiac issues (most important to relieve and ease your concerns) you should do a holter monitoring and a cardiac echography.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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