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Are Chest Palpitations Normal With Disc Pain?

was diagnosed within the last month with a tear at l3-l4 and bulging disc at l4-l5.have had EMG on 17 of Oct.Since then i have experianced sharp sometimes throbbing ache around sacrial area throughout the butt crack area.just a few days ago i experianced sciatic pain down my legs and on my left leg down to the foot.Today it is just at the base of my spine in my butt.I am 41 wake up with chest palpitations.Are the palpitations normal with pain?
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Sir, palpitations are no way directly connected to your disc problem. Though if you are having palpitations when u have severe pain..then it might be a normal systemic response to your pain. If not and if they are persistent then you better see a cardiologist.
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Are Chest Palpitations Normal With Disc Pain?

Sir, palpitations are no way directly connected to your disc problem. Though if you are having palpitations when u have severe pain..then it might be a normal systemic response to your pain. If not and if they are persistent then you better see a cardiologist.