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What Causes Chest Pain,pins And Needles In Arms And Legs And Headache?
Hi, have had a chest pain for a week, pins and needles in arms and legs, feeling sick and a headache. Have had a test for blood clot and diabetes at the doctors yesterday, both negative and an ECG at a&e, also fine. Any suggestions to what this could be please?
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Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
Chest pain in your case could have a neurological basis as associated symptoms like pins and needle sensations being attributed to.Coexistent anxiety can contribute to these symptoms.A screening 2 dimensional echo and a tread mill testing can rule out cardiac etiology.Drugs like alprazolam would improve the symptoms.Stress management is ideal.Consult your Doctor for further queries.
Thank you
Chest pain in your case could have a neurological basis as associated symptoms like pins and needle sensations being attributed to.Coexistent anxiety can contribute to these symptoms.A screening 2 dimensional echo and a tread mill testing can rule out cardiac etiology.Drugs like alprazolam would improve the symptoms.Stress management is ideal.Consult your Doctor for further queries.
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