Heart Attack or Stroke Possibility?

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 50; low blood pressure, low cholesterol; Relevant drugs:.25 mg xanax for sleep, low dose med for hypo thyroid ) on Thu 23, Oct 2008 02:09am :
	I have numbness in my left hand and arm. My blood pressure is usually 97-101, but is now 127. I am under a lot of stress. Do I have a serious potential heart attack or stroke onset?
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	Answer by Dr.Bhumika Aggarwal (doctor) on Thu 23, Oct 2008 09:40am: Hi, I am glad that you have posted your question here. Based on the information that you have supplied, it is possible that you may be developing or have had a heart condition. I would advise that you visit your closest emergency medical service provider so that necessary actions may be initiated. After a preliminary examination is done, it may be necessary to find out the degree of damage based on your medical history and physical condition. How long have you had the tingling/numbness, is it recent or present for some time? how old are you and what is your sex? do you have Diabetes, history of smoking, hyperlipidemia or any other reason to suspect a vascular disease? Hope this helped you. Let me know if you may need any more information.
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