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What Does Muscle Spasms And Tingling On Side Of Body Indicate?

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Question : I keep reaching to my left shirt pocket to grab my phone which is on vibrate. But my phone is not in my shirt pocket or even on my person. I get a kinda muscle spasm is the best way to describe it. It is localized and I only get it on or under my left manboob. It's not like a cramp or real bad spasm. It feels EXACTLY like my phone is on low vibrate. This has been going on for a few months, i have just lately realized I am not imagining it. It is very very subtle. When I think it is happening, I have to stop, stand still to really recognize it is happening now. No pain, no shortness of breath, nothing else. It can happen anytime of day, but I dont wake up at night because of it. It can happen every few minutes for 10 second at a time. Or just once every few hours. It always happens a few times a day.

I am 55, male, 240lbs, 5'10". Generally healthy. I have an enlarged prostate and take saw palmetto. I dont smoke. I drink 1 maybe 2 beers a weekend.

In XXXXXXX this year I had a stress test and EKG and Sonogram (looking for anurism - my dad had one) cause I turned 55 and never had a checkup like that. Everything was normal.

The only change was 90 days ago I started Losartan. My BP is now 122/87.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get done hemoglobin, thyroid tests and vitamin b 12 level.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry for cardiac disease for your symptoms.
Vibratory feeling in chest can be due to anemia, vitamin b12 deficiency and thyroid problems.
So get done
1. Hemoglobin estimation.
2. Vitamin b 12 level
3. Thyroid function test.
If all are negative then no need to worry for vibrations in your chest.
This can be due anxiety.
So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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What Does Muscle Spasms And Tingling On Side Of Body Indicate?

Brief Answer: Get done hemoglobin, thyroid tests and vitamin b 12 level. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since your extensive cardiac work up is normal, no need to worry for cardiac disease for your symptoms. Vibratory feeling in chest can be due to anemia, vitamin b12 deficiency and thyroid problems. So get done 1. Hemoglobin estimation. 2. Vitamin b 12 level 3. Thyroid function test. If all are negative then no need to worry for vibrations in your chest. This can be due anxiety. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.