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Q: Is This Angina?

asked by: Lis_Babe on February 9th, 2005

New User

Hi all,
i was wondering if anyone with angina could let me know if this sounds similar.
I have suffered left arm pain for some time which starts as a stabbing pain in my upper arm/ shoulder and spreads into my hand and fingers which go numb. It is sometimes accompanied by a feeling of electricity in my chest and palpitations. I have normal cholesterol and blood pressure and no history of premature heart disease. I have had a normal ecg and holter monitor but my doctor will do no further tests as he says I am too young.
I now feel dizzy almost constantly and completely fatigued as if I have had flu and gone out too soon.
I am 24 years old, I have just got married and wish I could feel better and enjoy life but this is not an option as 90% of the time I am white as a sheet and unable to go out due to extremely poor circulation in my hands and feet.
Please can anyone shed any light on this?

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nataliedee

replied on March 13th, 2005

New User

First off, you should go to a different doctor. One who says he won't do any test because you're too young musn't be a good one. This definitely sounds like angina and you should really get some more tests. Take care! <3

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