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Arm Pain Above Elbow, Back Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain, Nausea. Do I Need To See A Cardiologist?
I have been having left arm pain above my elbow for a couple of weeks hard to pull the shirt over my head then a pain in my upper right back started just below my shoulder blade, I had a hard time breathing and got naucious today also a little tired, and weak then some hot sweaty moments. I thought I must have pulled something so I went to see a chriopractor, he adjusted me but all the pain in the arms and shoulders is still there along with the neausia. My husband is concerned about my heart but I think I must have pulled something? is there reason to see a cardologist?
I had a physcial last year all was good but never did the stress test.
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These symptoms are very non specific. Nothing here really points to the heart. I believe you are not feeling good but i don't think you need to see a cardiologist at this time.
I suggest you get some good pain killers for this pain. as for nausea, try to keep away from all what makes you feel nauseous. I will suggest that you avoid spicy greasy foods until these symptoms subside a little.
If these symptoms should persist or get worse, please meet first with you primary care physician. If he thinks you need to see a specialist, then he will guide you depending on his findings.
Stress test is not a routine physical test. There must be red flags to warrant this. For sure there were none and that's why you didn't go in for this.
I hope this helps. If you want more specifics, please come back. I wish you good health.
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Arm Pain Above Elbow, Back Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain, Nausea. Do I Need To See A Cardiologist?
Hi and thanks for using the panel for your health worries. These symptoms are very non specific. Nothing here really points to the heart. I believe you are not feeling good but i don t think you need to see a cardiologist at this time. I suggest you get some good pain killers for this pain. as for nausea, try to keep away from all what makes you feel nauseous. I will suggest that you avoid spicy greasy foods until these symptoms subside a little. If these symptoms should persist or get worse, please meet first with you primary care physician. If he thinks you need to see a specialist, then he will guide you depending on his findings. Stress test is not a routine physical test. There must be red flags to warrant this. For sure there were none and that s why you didn t go in for this. I hope this helps. If you want more specifics, please come back. I wish you good health.