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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Tingling On The Face?

Hello, I had some symptoms for which I went to the doctor and was prescribed medicines. I was not able to go to the chemist until two days later (yesterday) but have not taken the medicines as my symptoms are not as worrying now. Should I take the medicines or not?



I am female, 42. I had breathlessness and a funny tingling in my left arm and face. This worried me for two days that I went to the doctor. My BP was 140/85 when it was checked. I was prescribed antibiotics (Azee500 and Zifi200) and Decdan0.5mg. I have also been asked to take Vit B12 injections. For some reason I could only collect my medicines yesterday but did not start them as the symptoms seem to have died down. The tingling has stopped and the breathlessness has improved considerably - all without any meds. Should I take the meds now or not is the
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Hey there

Rule out diabetes first of all in such cases.

there is no harm in taking Injection B12, just take them so we can assure that if it happens again in future then its not B12 deficiency
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Tingling On The Face?

Hey there Rule out diabetes first of all in such cases. there is no harm in taking Injection B12, just take them so we can assure that if it happens again in future then its not B12 deficiency