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Sunday, September 19, 2010 tsmart47 asks

Q: My fiance' is 51 and from time to time experiences numb left arm, dizziness, weakness, once a white flash, nausea. These episodes happen more frequently now. I am worried about him.

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9/19/10 11:02pm

Hi tsmart47,

 

I encourage your fiance to see his physician as soon as possible to rule out any cardiac issues.  His symptoms are those that some people may experience when having a heart attack or stroke.

 

Symptoms of a heart attack or stroke

 

Best of luck,

Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD

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By tsmart47— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 09/19/10