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What Causes Heaviness In Arms Along With Dizziness And Lack Of Energy?

I am 65 a little over weight but still active and working part time. After a spell of activity with my grand children I suffered a feeling of very heavy arms, dizziness and a temporary lack of energy, after I had sat down for a very short while the symptoms went. I have had the heavy arm feeling mainly to my left arm several times, often occurring whilst I am showering!
Tue, 19 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to possible cervical vertebral column degeneration or blood pressure fluctuations. A heart issue can not be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests in order to investigate on the possible causes:
- A cervical spine X-ray study
- A resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound
- A complete blood count, PCR, ESR
- Fasting glucose levels

Performing a cardiac stress test may be needed. In the meantime, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Heaviness In Arms Along With Dizziness And Lack Of Energy?

Hello, Your symptoms could be related to possible cervical vertebral column degeneration or blood pressure fluctuations. A heart issue can not be excluded either. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests in order to investigate on the possible causes: - A cervical spine X-ray study - A resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound - A complete blood count, PCR, ESR - Fasting glucose levels Performing a cardiac stress test may be needed. In the meantime, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist