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What Causes Sharp Pins And Needles In Left Hand?

I have been suffering with pins and needles in my left hand since waking this morning, I have had a couple of pains in my chest tonight. I am a bit worried. I am 50 year old women, under some stress and have been known to drink too much to address the stress.
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Hi, i do care for your concern.
Chest pain in your case may be due to stress and excessive drinking that may cause ulcer, however taking an ECG will rule out ant cardiac involvement.
chronic alcoholism produce neuropathy due to vitamin deficiency.
I would advise
To cut down alcohol and to take multivitamin tablets that would add to the help.
You can consult your physician, and get medication do deal with stress problems.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
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What Causes Sharp Pins And Needles In Left Hand?

Hi, i do care for your concern. Chest pain in your case may be due to stress and excessive drinking that may cause ulcer, however taking an ECG will rule out ant cardiac involvement. chronic alcoholism produce neuropathy due to vitamin deficiency. I would advise To cut down alcohol and to take multivitamin tablets that would add to the help. You can consult your physician, and get medication do deal with stress problems. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thank you.