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What To Do If Having Burning In Arms, Back, Neck And Tightness In Chest?

For about four days I have had a burning type feeling that seems to move all around, but mostly in my arms, back, and neck. I m also feeling some tightness and pain in my chest. Sometimes my hand or my face will go numb. I thought at first that I ws having a panic attack. But its been 4 days now! I m terrified! Please help!!!!
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Since you are having chest tightness with arm discomfort, it is better to rule out cardiac cause first.
So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
If ECG is normal, then no need to worry much for cardiac cause.
Other possible cause for your symptoms are vitamin b12 deficiency, thyroid problem and anaemia.
So get done b12 level, thyroid level and hemoglobin levels.
If all are normal then your symptoms are mostly due to anxiety. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What To Do If Having Burning In Arms, Back, Neck And Tightness In Chest?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are having chest tightness with arm discomfort, it is better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ECG to rule out cardiac cause. If ECG is normal, then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Other possible cause for your symptoms are vitamin b12 deficiency, thyroid problem and anaemia. So get done b12 level, thyroid level and hemoglobin levels. If all are normal then your symptoms are mostly due to anxiety. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright.