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Is Pins And Needles Sensation In Both Arms A Matter Of Concern?

I have recently been assessed by a cardiologist and I am about to have a heart monitor fit, CAT scan and stress test. I have tonight started with pins and needles down my right side, spreading to my left arm, which is still there (slight but deffinate). should I panic?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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pins and needle sensation in both arms might be feature of carple tunnel syndrome or some other kind of neuropathy.
In cardiac angina, there is radiation of heaviness type pain in arm along with chest pain, But its not pin & needle sensation occur in angina.
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Is Pins And Needles Sensation In Both Arms A Matter Of Concern?

pins and needle sensation in both arms might be feature of carple tunnel syndrome or some other kind of neuropathy. In cardiac angina, there is radiation of heaviness type pain in arm along with chest pain, But its not pin & needle sensation occur in angina.