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Diagnosed With COPD. Quit Smoking. Now Energy Level Down. Foot Is Icy. Sensation Of Kink Or Charlie Horse In Chest. Heart Attack?
I am a 59year old caucasion female. I quit smoking 6 days ago mostly because I was diagnosed with copd. For the last several days, my energy level has been at -0. Last night I noticed that the fourth and fifth toes of my left foot had kind of an icy sensation although they were normal to touch, but this didn't last very long. It happened again tonight and has persisted. I went to bed at approx. 10:30 tonight and although I somewhat fell aslleep, I kept having this sensation of a kink or charlie horse in my chest. It basically aroused me from sleep and although it is only pretty dull right now, I can't go back to sleep. And the feeling in my two toes is still there. I was somewhat concerned that the two might be linked. I did take a 81 mg ASA about 30 minutes ago because thoughts of possible heart attack keeps running through my head. I'm aware that symptoms of a heart attack for women are sometimes different than that of men. Any thoughts?
Dear Ma'm A heart attack will not present with icy sensation in toes. This may be a neurological problem or sometime vascular phenomenon. An examination can tell the exact cause. If there is a pain/ loss of touch sensation/ loss of movement or discoloration please see your doctor urgently. Similarly cause of your lethargy can not be determined by your description. However best way is to get yourself examined and proceed accordingly. Sincerely Sukhvinder
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Diagnosed With COPD. Quit Smoking. Now Energy Level Down. Foot Is Icy. Sensation Of Kink Or Charlie Horse In Chest. Heart Attack?
Dear Ma m A heart attack will not present with icy sensation in toes. This may be a neurological problem or sometime vascular phenomenon. An examination can tell the exact cause. If there is a pain/ loss of touch sensation/ loss of movement or discoloration please see your doctor urgently. Similarly cause of your lethargy can not be determined by your description. However best way is to get yourself examined and proceed accordingly. Sincerely Sukhvinder