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What Causes Palpitations And Numbness In Arms?

Hi. I visited the doctor the other day, because I have numbness in my arms and fingers and palpitations, and so I was worried about my heart. They took bloods which showed I am anaemic. They also did an ekg and I am really worried now because they said it was abnormal. The doctor said there was a tiny bump which should be on a certain part, and it wasn't there, but that it "wasn't a big problem". The doctor also said the 2 leads which showed that issue with the bump were the ones under my breasts, and that "you have quite large breasts, so that could have cause this result". I told the doctor I am also really tired and stressed and she said also took some blood to test for low cortisol and low B12. I am awaiting the results. She said the symptoms I was describing were not to do with my heart. I have been referred for a stress test which I will do 4 weeks today, but I'm terrified that something is seriously wrong with my body and/or my heart. Please help me. I think the doctor is being pretty pro-active, but I'm so worried :-(
Sat, 1 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Please state your age and if you have any other diseases. It seems that your symptoms are not typical and in these cases we usually perform a non invasive test like ETT. Don't try but if you had exertional dyspnea or chest pain you should visit your doctor.

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What Causes Palpitations And Numbness In Arms?

Hi, Please state your age and if you have any other diseases. It seems that your symptoms are not typical and in these cases we usually perform a non invasive test like ETT. Don t try but if you had exertional dyspnea or chest pain you should visit your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.