Random hand and face numbness?!
Question:
Random hand and face numbness?
ok its been happening since i got the flu 3-4 weeks back my hand will go numb starting with my left to my right the small parts on my face i some times get a head aches/ light headedness with pain in my shoulder and elbow i know it kinda sounds like its a heart attack its not ive went to the emergency room when i was with the flu they said it was nothing just take ibuprofen or tylenol and ull be fine blah blah blah it went a way for a week and i saw and ent for a blown ear drum and the pain went away with the numbness and comes and goes for about an hour the numbness only comes at night when i try to go to bed tonight im gunna elavate myself and on a different mattress and take a tylonal pls help me with my problem it could also be related to panic attacks i get those sometimes when i think to hard on something and forget to breathe, the numbness gois away when i take a shower and relax but comes back in a hour if u have any suggestions thanks and remember im 16.
Answers:
Hi, sorry to hear you’re feeling bad. It could be related to a panic attacks (although I would visit a doctor and check). I’ve got some foolproof tips on getting rid of your panic attacks:
1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.
3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...
I would really, really recommend CBT. It completely changed my life. Hope you feel better soon. Best of luck.