I often have spots on my left or right chest. My arm and hand are numb. It goes away and comes back. It goes away for a few weeks and comes back for a few days. It was explained to me that it is stress or anxiety. But I find it strange. I talked to my family doctor about it, but she didn't really answer my question about what I needed. Oh yeah, I didn't think about that earlier. I think I have a lot of things on my mind and it comes up a lot in those moments. Except sometimes I'm calm and it comes. I take deep breaths and do other things, it helps with my chest points but sometimes the numbness stays Alright, thanks a lot for the tip, I'm going to try this :)

I often have spots on my chest and numbness?

25-year-old woman2 years ago

I often have spots on my left or right chest. My arm and hand are numb. It goes away and comes back. It goes away for a few weeks and comes back for a few days. It was explained to me that it is stress or anxiety. But I find it strange. I talked to my family doctor about it, but she didn't really answer my question about what I needed.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello Mrs.,

Anxiety is a possibility, but have you noticed that the appearance of this symptom corresponds to a particular activity, food, state of mind?

25-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Oh yeah, I didn't think about that earlier. I think I have a lot of things on my mind and it comes up a lot in those moments. Except sometimes I'm calm and it comes. I take deep breaths and do other things, it helps with my chest points but sometimes the numbness stays

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thank you very much for the information!

At first glance, I think we should try to look into a possible cause. What I suggest for the next 4 to 6 weeks is to keep a journal where you will write down everything you consume and the quantities, but also the activities you undertake, and your state of mind (fatigue, stress, etc.). In the second column you could write down the occurrence and extent of the symptoms

We could then identify some possible causes. This may take several weeks so I suggest being diligent.

I hope I have been helpful and remain available if you have any further questions!

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

25-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Alright, thanks a lot for the tip, I'm going to try this :)

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

With pleasure, do not hesitate if there is anything!

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