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Could Heaviness In Left Arm Near Elbow Be Due To Stress?
I have a dull sort or heavy sensation in my left arm near the elbow. it feels almost like there is a rubber band around that area cutting off circulation or something. its hard to describe but its been coming and going all day. I also noticed a little weakness in my left hand/foot (toes and fingers). I had that once before when my Mom was dying. Could it be stress related?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The symptoms can be related to stress. Anxiety and stress can cause muscles in the arm to become tense, and that tension could lead to pain. I suggest taking a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day.
I also suggest using magnesium supplement for relaxation. I recommend to have a healthy lifestyle,eat healthy and sleep well.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms can be related to stress. Anxiety and stress can cause muscles in the arm to become tense, and that tension could lead to pain. I suggest taking a muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day.
I also suggest using magnesium supplement for relaxation. I recommend to have a healthy lifestyle,eat healthy and sleep well.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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