Do you sleep on the arm that gets numb? I remember reading that usually the body tries prevent loss of circulation and nerve pinching during sleep by jolting you awake so you move a little. Maybe you don't move enough during sleep and you brain has to resort to more extreme measures to prevent damaging you limb. Maybe try doubling up on pillows so there's less chance to pinch of your arm.
this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2024
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Dude, this isn't something to fuck with.
The symptoms you're describing are very much a sign of heart disease worsening. Do not fuck around, get medical care. If you have to suck dick to get the money, suck that dick, I'm not even joking.
This will not go away on its own, and I've seen people die from refusing to act early enough.
Do not fuck around with this.
Doctor now! Figure what is keeping you away out later!
Did you take any sleep aids or other drugs before bed? For example, many sleep aids are CNS depressants which relax your muscles and affect your breathing, so you can end up not getting enough oxygen especially with existing sleep apnoea. They also can also reduce how much you support your own weight while you're asleep, which I've experienced as waking up with numb limbs because I slept in such a position as to cut off blood flow.
No sleeping aids, not even alcohol. The only drug I consume regularly is caffeine. And idk what happened with my arm. I was resting on it but the tingling sensation was incredibly mild afterward. I only remember feeling my arm numb and unable to move very much but it quickly returned to normal. I'm wondering if it was just sleep paralysis because I jolted awake and then felt my chest sink, which is what made me panic.
Yeah, that's called a nightmare. They fucking suck, and can be brought on by a number of things, including nothing at all. I myself recently woke up screaming over a giant mass of crickets eating my flesh. Turned out I was sleeping weird and cut off blood circulation to my arm.
If you're worried, get a checkup and mention it. And sleep studies are cheaper than you might think, just ask about it.
Yeah, I'm considering doing a sleep study because this is getting worse and worse. But it was most definitely not a nightmare. I wasn't entirely awake but I wasn't dreaming either and I always remember my nightmares. I only felt my arm grow heavy (not tingly), my chest sinking, and the panic set in until after I jolted awake.
Could be heart problems, blood clots, stroke, or neurological issues, or even just psychological but you should really get the first ones checked out, like today
Sounds like a night terror. If it's just that, then it isn't a health issue. But sleep apnea is actually serious, and you should definitely see a doctor about it. Plus, once you clear that issue up, you'll sleep better and will feel better overall.
Not at all a substitute for seeing a doc, but in the meantime maybe start regularly checking your blood pressure and spo2. Then when you do go to the doc you can show them your recent history.
I mean you really should go see a doctor tbh
I know, but I can't afford it and if I make an appointment it'll be in 2 months :/
make the appointment