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Posted 11/8/2013 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
So, I became really stressed and now my whole left side is numb, like its asleep. Its not bells palsy or a stroke....just anxiety. This has happened once before about 10 years ago. Does anyone know how long this will last and remedies for it? I can hardly walk!

Thanks!
Posted 11/8/2013 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MM and welcome.

If you have not any symptoms for years, and have not had a recent check up to rule out anything physical that could be causing this, then I would make a call to your doctor to be on the safe side.

However, if anxiety symptoms are common for you, and you are otherwise healthy, then I can suggest the coping skills here on this site.


http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

I hope that this helps and that you are feeling better soon. Post with us anytime. We understand and are here to listen and support.

Scaredy Cat

Posted 11/9/2013 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
When was your last check up?

Larry ***
Posted 11/9/2013 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
That sounds really strange. The only thing that I can think of is that you are hyperventilating. Sometimes numbness and tingling can be a result of that, but the one sided thing throws me off. I would get checked out just in case. :-)
Posted 11/9/2013 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
This happens to me, I actually went to the emergency room for it not too long ago, they told me it's a possible mini stroke but the best thing you can do is stay calm, what helps me is laying on my side in the tub, when you put the asleep side in water it forces blood into it, the other thing you can do is elevate the areas, your arm/leg in a position to where the blood will circulate better... Sometimes it will last a few hours for me but it's basically about slowing your mind down.. You have to try really hard to focus on anything else. A heat pack on my chest works for me, or hugging it, I use a cherry pit pack but you can make a rice pack at home, just hit up google
Posted 11/9/2013 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Daysleeper and welcome to the forum!

Thank you for sharing your story with our members and letting us know what works for you...that is what this place is all about..sharing and support.

It is helpful to hear that others have had similar experiences, and what has helped them in their journey.

Please feel free to post with us anytime. You can start your own thread of introduction anytime you feel comfortable doing so, and we look forward to getting to know you better.:)

Scaredy Cat
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