Other common symptoms include arm, neck, jaw, back or upper stomach discomfort, dizziness, change in heart rhythm and sudden cold sweats.

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She didn't gain any weight but recalled discomfort and stomach aches from several meals.

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When she was pregnant, her patients often tried to touch her stomach, and their comments and observations about her size simply slowed her down and increased her already significant discomfort.

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