Wednesday, June 24, 2009 juliejim asks

Q: I have been having some severe chest pain, tingle in my left arm and some back pain.

I have been told that since I have not been doing anything when I have symptons, (squeezing in chest, arm numbness, and back pain) that I am not having a heartattack. Is this true? My husband had a heart attack and had not done anything the whole day. I don't understand

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Answers (1)

Lisa Nelson, Health Pro

6/26/09 2:37pm

Hi Juliejim,

Review the following posts to learn more about the signs/symtpoms of a heart attack:

http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44510-6.html
What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited

Heart attacks can occur at any time, whether you are sedentary or active at the time.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight

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