I am having a feeling of tightness in my chest and upper back / shoulder area. My left shoulder is also hurting as is my left elbow. My neck feels as though I have a cramp in it. There is also stiffness and pain in my jaw and neck. What could be causing all of this and should I be alarmed?
Hi Bree,
I encourage you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible. The symptoms you describe are the same as the symptoms of a heart attack . While it may turn out being something else, certainly these symptoms need to be addressed immediately.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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