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What Causes Breathlessness And Pins And Needles With Spasm In Hand?

tonight i have been short of breathe, i felt faint like i could pass out i couldn t walk properly, pins and needles in left hand wih slight spasm in same hand, headache and rubber taste in mouth making me think i was going to be sick. lasted foe 2 hours. was very scared I m 34, female.
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
Sensation of pins and needles,with shortness of breath in your case has to be evaluated carefully through a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echocardiography to rule out organic hypertensive heart disease.In all cases you need to maintain your blood pressure under 125/80 mm of hg pressure.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gm/day.Regular brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week will help.Complete renal profile will help to keep track of your kidney's function.Have a good sleep around 6-8 hrs a day.Stress management can largely control your symptoms in the absence of elevated blood pressures.Periodical health checks are advised for primary prevention.Consult your cardiologist for further assistance.
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What Causes Breathlessness And Pins And Needles With Spasm In Hand?

Hi welcome to HCM. Sensation of pins and needles,with shortness of breath in your case has to be evaluated carefully through a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echocardiography to rule out organic hypertensive heart disease.In all cases you need to maintain your blood pressure under 125/80 mm of hg pressure.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gm/day.Regular brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week will help.Complete renal profile will help to keep track of your kidney s function.Have a good sleep around 6-8 hrs a day.Stress management can largely control your symptoms in the absence of elevated blood pressures.Periodical health checks are advised for primary prevention.Consult your cardiologist for further assistance. Thank you.