Could My Chest Pains and Arm Weakness Be Related?

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The discussion centers on a user experiencing persistent chest pains, arm weakness, and anxiety-related symptoms. The user, an 18-year-old, reports sharp sensations in the chest, swelling in the right arm, and feelings of impending doom. A doctor attributed the chest pains to weight training and advised cessation, but symptoms have continued for over a month. The consensus is clear: the user must seek a follow-up consultation with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

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  • Understanding of basic human anatomy related to the cardiovascular system
  • Knowledge of anxiety symptoms and their physical manifestations
  • Familiarity with the importance of follow-up medical consultations
  • Awareness of the potential effects of weight training on the body
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  • Research the relationship between anxiety and physical symptoms
  • Learn about common cardiovascular issues in young adults
  • Explore the effects of weight training on muscle and nerve health
  • Investigate the importance of timely follow-up visits with healthcare providers
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This discussion is beneficial for individuals experiencing similar health concerns, young adults involved in weight training, and anyone seeking to understand the interplay between anxiety and physical health symptoms.

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OK, recently I've been having weird sharp sensations in my chest, it started in the left side but now it happens in the right too, the doctor said it was because of my weight training and that i had to stop, so i stopped but its been over a month now and it's still carrying on, also sometimes i feel really weird cold dripping sensation inside of the left side of my chest this only happens once every couple of days but it is really scary, i did some research on the chest pains and i linked it to anxiety because i do think I am dying and i do think I am going crazy and i can't sleep which are also symptoms but now i started getting a really weird weak kind of feeling in my arms, and the bottom of my right arm has swelled up can all this be linked? please help me I'm 18 years old and honestly think I'm dying because lots of weird things like this^ has just suddenly started happening.
 
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OK, recently I've been having weird sharp sensations in my chest, it started in the left side but now it happens in the right too, the doctor said it was because of my weight training and that i had to stop, so i stopped but its been over a month now and it's still carrying on, also sometimes i feel really weird cold dripping sensation inside of the left side of my chest this only happens once every couple of days but it is really scary, i did some research on the chest pains and i linked it to anxiety because i do think I am dying and i do think I am going crazy and i can't sleep which are also symptoms but now i started getting a really weird weak kind of feeling in my arms, and the bottom of my right arm has swelled up can all this be linked? please help me I'm 18 years old and honestly think I'm dying because lots of weird things like this^ has just suddenly started happening.

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