My mother is 58 years old and is starting to complain about a tightness in both of her arms. She says when the pain starts it stops her in her tracks. I can't get her to go to the doctor because she is afraid of what they may tell her. Are these signs of a heart attack? She isn't a heavy drinker and a non smoker. My mother doesn't have any stress in her life except whe I get on her nerves. Want her to be with me for a long time. Somebody tell me something.