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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Upper Part Of The Body?
For the past few years I have had random episodes of pain and weakness in the upper part of my body. It will start in my shoulders and then arms and chest. It will last approximately 2 minutes and I will feel a little bad for a while afterward then ok. I discussed this with my cardiologist; he gave me a stress test and heart scans and said that he could not find anything. I am still having these episodes. I may get one 3 or 4 times a year or I may get an episode twice in one day. Since the beginning of this year I have had 4 episodes, two of those just recently in one day. What should I do to try to get to the bottom of this problem?
I don't think this might be related to heart problems. In my opinion this could be a muscle or tendons problem. Probably you need a rheumatologist specialist to evaluate you further. Please discuss with your doctor for this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Upper Part Of The Body?
Hello, I don t think this might be related to heart problems. In my opinion this could be a muscle or tendons problem. Probably you need a rheumatologist specialist to evaluate you further. Please discuss with your doctor for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist