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Can Heart Palpitations Cause Tightness Of Chest And Arms?

Hello, I believe I am a sleepwalker. I wake up sometimes in the middle of the night with bruises on my body and my heart beating rapidly. This happens when I have nightmares of trying to get away from something or to free myself from some form of imprisonment. There s a number of occurrences whereby I would actually walk to my front door and open it. As soon as I do, I wake up breathing heavily with my heart racing. Currently, I feel a slight tightness on the upper left side of my chest and the upper part of my left arm feels slightly sore/weak. Do you believe this could be the onset of a heart attack? Also, do you believe I should see a sleep therapist for my nightmares and sleepwalking issues? It s such a super crazy occurrence/issue for me that I am very bashful/embarrassed to discuss it. Please let me know what you think? SB
Tue, 14 May 2019
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Hi,

You have to consult a sleep therapist for sure to put an end to your sleepwalker. As for your chest discomfort, I do not think it is because of the heart. It seems a psychiatric issue more related to your sleepwalker.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

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Can Heart Palpitations Cause Tightness Of Chest And Arms?

Hi, You have to consult a sleep therapist for sure to put an end to your sleepwalker. As for your chest discomfort, I do not think it is because of the heart. It seems a psychiatric issue more related to your sleepwalker. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist