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What Causes Fatigue, Mild Chest Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Arms?
Question: Recently I've had a running list of symptoms and anytime I saw a doctor I was given a diagnosis of anxiety, or something unrelated to the problems I was experiencing.
I have been having weakness, tiredness, mild pain, and tingling in my arms from shoulder/armpit to my ring and pinky fingers. It first started in the right arm about six days ago, and then next day it started in the left arm. I'm also experiencing mild chest pain on the left side. Weakness in my chest is another symptom. Like I get tired just breathing. Palpitations and general heart rate increase have been symptoms for the last 70 days.
Yesterday I was finally diagnosed with Lymes Disease, and tested positive for Babesia microti and CMV antibodies increasing IgG. I started 100mg of doxycycline yesterday.
Could the arm pain/weakness be a symptom of Lyme, or is it a symptom something is wrong with my heart. I know Lymes Disease can cause heart problems when it is late stage, and I've definitely had it for at least 3 years. I'm currently under the care of a cardiologist who put me on a 30-day holter monitor for the tachycardia. Should I make an appointment with him sooner than my February 1st date?
I have been having weakness, tiredness, mild pain, and tingling in my arms from shoulder/armpit to my ring and pinky fingers. It first started in the right arm about six days ago, and then next day it started in the left arm. I'm also experiencing mild chest pain on the left side. Weakness in my chest is another symptom. Like I get tired just breathing. Palpitations and general heart rate increase have been symptoms for the last 70 days.
Yesterday I was finally diagnosed with Lymes Disease, and tested positive for Babesia microti and CMV antibodies increasing IgG. I started 100mg of doxycycline yesterday.
Could the arm pain/weakness be a symptom of Lyme, or is it a symptom something is wrong with my heart. I know Lymes Disease can cause heart problems when it is late stage, and I've definitely had it for at least 3 years. I'm currently under the care of a cardiologist who put me on a 30-day holter monitor for the tachycardia. Should I make an appointment with him sooner than my February 1st date?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The locations of these various complaints is consistent with anxiety, NOT anything wrong with your heart. Heart problems do not present this way. I would trust your doctor who diagnosed you with anxiety, and stick to treatment that addresses anxiety directly. I do not see a need for an earlier appointment.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The locations of these various complaints is consistent with anxiety, NOT anything wrong with your heart. Heart problems do not present this way. I would trust your doctor who diagnosed you with anxiety, and stick to treatment that addresses anxiety directly. I do not see a need for an earlier appointment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I was diagnosed with Lyme through Western Blot test. Not anxiety. I also have Babesosis and Cytomegalovirus.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
Above in your query, you yourself stated:
"Recently I've had a running list of symptoms and anytime I saw a doctor I was given a diagnosis of anxiety, or something unrelated to the problems I was experiencing."
I also believe anxiety, not Lyme, is the cause of pain/weakness and palpitations, per your question here:
"Could the arm pain/weakness be a symptom of Lyme, or is it a symptom something is wrong with my heart. I know Lymes Disease can cause heart problems when it is late stage, and I've definitely had it for at least 3 years."
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Dear,
Above in your query, you yourself stated:
"Recently I've had a running list of symptoms and anytime I saw a doctor I was given a diagnosis of anxiety, or something unrelated to the problems I was experiencing."
I also believe anxiety, not Lyme, is the cause of pain/weakness and palpitations, per your question here:
"Could the arm pain/weakness be a symptom of Lyme, or is it a symptom something is wrong with my heart. I know Lymes Disease can cause heart problems when it is late stage, and I've definitely had it for at least 3 years."
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Yes, I was told "anxiety" while I was jaundiced and my bilirubin level was 3.6. Does anxiety cause your bilirubin level to elevate? Doctors give that diagnosis too often when they just don't know what the actual problem is.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Anxiety does not cause elevated bilirubin, but it most certainly does cause tingling, chest pain and weakness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and tachycardia.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Anxiety does not cause elevated bilirubin, but it most certainly does cause tingling, chest pain and weakness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and tachycardia.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Raju A.T
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