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.
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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