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yesterday morning at the doctor's office I found out I have high blood pressure. Then later that day in the evening around 6pm, myleft arm started to feel numb as if it was falling asleep. It stayed like that all night, I never had a tingling sensation or anything it just felt numb. Now in the morning it still feels numb but is more centered around the elbow and fore-arm.

I have not had any chest pains or shortness in breathe, Last night I did feel nervouse about it which I think caused my heart rate to increase but it slowed as I calmed down.

I just want to know it I need to worried about anything and if I should seek a doctor now or if I should wait.

Thank you.

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replied on June 13th, 2007

Heart Disease & Heart Attack Answer A2833

According to the symptoms you described (numb and tingling sensations in the arm, elbow, and forearm) you can request examinations including laboratory tests and an electrocardiogram(EKG),in order to exclude some more serious problems such as . You can consult your primary health care doctor for a check up.

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