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What is the likely cause of left side numbness?

54 y.o. male w/ history of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. I beat an enlarged heart and type 2 diabetes at age 48 thru diet and exercise. In the last 6 months, old habits returned. Eating poorly and inactive. Started working out again about new year and eating better. Last night left side went numb suddenly, lasted about 20 minutes. Went away completely. Came  back in the middle of the night. Gets stronger and weaker. If diabetes, not likely to be entire side of body. If stroke, not likely to go away and return. Varying degree of numbness also odd. Like the side, especially the arm, has fallen asleep. Sometimes very pronounced, sometimes, just slightly numb.
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20748650 tn?1521032211
Geez I wish I would have seen this when he posted it!

Too late now, but those are heart attack symptoms!
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Hi there,
Given your symptoms, I would suggest that a prompt visit to the ER is needed.
It may be nothing of concern, but you really must have it checked out without any delay.
When you put this alongside your other medical conditions over the last 6 years, just please get yourself to the ER .
Keep us posted .
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