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What Causes Tightness In The Chest And Pain In The Left Forearm?
I have Hashimotos , chilblains, IBS, and recently experiencing random pain/ inflammation in R forearm (mostly as I m right handed- worse after a day working at computer (ie mouse) , L forearm, and wrist, calves, feels like ligament or deep tissue pain. Also chest has been a little tight. Any thought on tests I should look at to see if I have added another AI disease?
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Sun, 25 Sep 2016
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Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to many medical conditions.
I suggest doing a chest x-ray and also a complete a blood count.
I also recommend doing a rheumatoid factor level to check for rheumatoid arthritis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to many medical conditions.
I suggest doing a chest x-ray and also a complete a blood count.
I also recommend doing a rheumatoid factor level to check for rheumatoid arthritis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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