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Pain And Numbness In My Arms

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UPPER LEFT ARM NAGGING PAIN THAT EXTENDS TO THE NUMB...

I HAVE THIS NAGGING PAIN IN MY UPPER LEFT ARM AND IM VERY SCARED IF THIS IS SORT A SIGN OF A HEART SERVICE, OR COUL IT BE THE COCKTIails of meds im taking? i take 1 sulfameth every morning and 1 800mg of acyclovir, and take atripla before going to...
Keith Henry, M.D.

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Persistent/steady arm pain could be due to heart disease but would usually be due to some other problem such as a pinched nerve. I would discuss with your HIV provider so he/she can assess your cardiovascular risk (ie is higher due to smoking,... Read more »

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Numbness of pinky finger and next to it

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Ive been reading this board and noticed that several people have this numbness and tingling. Many have it mostly in thier pinky finger and the one next to it. Thats what I have. My entire hand even went dead like rubber at night
Also have had light... Read more »

Tingling in the arms ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
What is the tingling in the arms symptoms of HIV ? Read more »

Numb left index finger

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Just a quick question. Would a numb left index fingertip without any other numbness be a sign of HIV? Maybe late HIV?

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Can anxiety cause numbness/tingling in foot/ankles

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I am having a little numbness or tingling in m ankle and my leg. Can stress and anxiety cause this? Im almost in tears. Read more »

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