Both Arms went limp

[FallbrookGal]

I was recently driving home from eating lunch out and was ready for a very important meeting at my home when a few blocks from the house, my arms became limp and deep pain ran from my shoulders to my hands in both arms equally.  I also felt light headed sorta out of breath.  I pulled to the side of the road and let my arms fall and took some slow deep breaths.  In about 5 minutes it subsided.   Do you have any idea what that was?  I didn't think heart attack as it was in both arms.  Could it have been brought on by anxienty?

[Alisonj29]

I agree see your doctor asap. I wouldnt rule it as anxiety until you know that there was no medical cause for it to happen. Keep us updated!

[mammo]

I would see your doctor ASAP, because this could be several things.  You need to rule out all other causes before even assuming it's anxiety related.  Anxiety presents with a multitude of symptoms, but you just need to make sure it's not something else first.  If everything checks out okay, then talk to a psychiatrist and go from there. I wish you well, I know this had to scare the heck out of you! Take care.