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What Causes Tightness And Tingling On The Left Arm?

yes, my left side was 149 over 92, the other side was 151 over 101 my arm..there has been tingling over my left arm since last week thats why i think it may just be a pinch nerve but early this morning i got scared bec there is a tightness but it feels more like near my underarm..i have no med insurance right now..what should i do..

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Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that such differences in blood pressure are normal and are related to the anatomical changes in blood vessels between the arms.

Anyway, your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges and you should consult with your attending physician and perform some tests (chest X ray study, resting ECG, complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, etc.) to exclude possible causes of high blood pressure. You may need to start antihypertensive drugs.

But, high blood pressure does not explain your tingling sensation in the left arm.

Are your symptoms (tingling over the left arm) modulated by arm position changes? This would be indicative of a nerve pain.

In such case there is nothing to worry about. A nerve conduction study would help determine possible nerve compression.

Meanwhile, regarding your high blood pressure, I would would recommend some tips to help you have a better control on your blood pressure:

- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity (aerobics, walking, etc.)
- try to lose some pounds if you are overweight.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Tightness And Tingling On The Left Arm?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that such differences in blood pressure are normal and are related to the anatomical changes in blood vessels between the arms. Anyway, your blood pressure values are above the normal ranges and you should consult with your attending physician and perform some tests (chest X ray study, resting ECG, complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, etc.) to exclude possible causes of high blood pressure. You may need to start antihypertensive drugs. But, high blood pressure does not explain your tingling sensation in the left arm. Are your symptoms (tingling over the left arm) modulated by arm position changes? This would be indicative of a nerve pain. In such case there is nothing to worry about. A nerve conduction study would help determine possible nerve compression. Meanwhile, regarding your high blood pressure, I would would recommend some tips to help you have a better control on your blood pressure: - reduce salt and caffeine intake - perform a lot of physical activity (aerobics, walking, etc.) - try to lose some pounds if you are overweight. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri