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Q: buring in shoulder, and neck could this be a heart attck??

Burning in shoulder and neck could this be a heart attack?

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5/30/10 9:57pm

Hi Misty,

 

Often the symptoms of a heart attack can include pain up your arm and into your jaw area.  Here is some info that you may find helpful.

 

Symptoms of a heart attack

 

I encourage you to go to the emergency room if you suspect that you may be having a heart attack. 

 

Best of luck,

Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD

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By misty— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 05/26/10