I passed out today in my chair. This by itself is not unusual when pain levels are high and I do not get a pain pill soon enough. But today I was out for about an hour with the TV on. There were a couple of phone calls that I did not here. When I came back around, I could open my eyes but not move anything else. After about 15 minutes (with "wheel of fortune on") I was able to move my toes, then my legs and head. Finally I was able to move my arms.
I have no idea what triggered this since my pain levels were low today. The not being able to move part was the scary part of the episode. Has anyone else experienced this?
Joe I have not experienced this, but you should get it checked out. The only thing I have done is fall asleep in the chair when looking online, which of course I never use to do. You take care, and please get it checked out.
susanep
I only had this during my terrible flare during the summer which my sleep Dr. suspected was Sleep Paralysis. But, mine was very fast. Not 15 minutes! And would happen when falling asleep or waking but only lasted seconds. I was having a terrible time with sleep as well which is what most likely caused it. Since my sleep has settled down we're letting it go for now but he was starting to suspect narcolepsy. I was falling asleep and dreaming and waking back up within 15 minutes time.
How has your sleeping been lately? I would for sure mention this to your Dr. could be something else going on :(
I meditated to fall asleep. I usually try to last 8-10 hours now that I do not work. I have seen numerous Doctors with many tests over the shaking and passing out in pain. Nothing was found so no diagnosis. I have had 4 sleep studies with no results.
This appears to be a change in symptoms. No pain, no shaking, passing out, and not being able to move.
I don't know if sleepy paralysis would show up on a sleep study if it doesn't happen at that time? From what I understand all it really is is your body not catching up with your waking up, since our body does the paralysis naturally so we don't beat the heck outa ourselves during our dreams ;D
I would assume it is something along those lines, but last I checked I sure have no MD after my name lol One thing is for sure... You know it has happened so just try and remember it MAY happen again so try not to be to scared if it does. I know for me it scared the living daylights out of me every single time :-\
I have no insight for you on this and i can't help you in any way.
I would just like you to know that I am thinking of you you must have been scared out of your wits, It would be nice to get to the bottom of it. Please keep us posted.
Take care
Cheryl
Short night last night. Thank you for your concern but I was not scared. I was confused and puzzled. I am still a little puzzled as to what happened.
Maybe my nervous system was doing a reset of some sort.
Joe, are you sure you didn't have a mini-stroke or something like that? That sounds very frightening!
I think it may be sleep paralysis. It happened again this morning when I took a nap. I heard a phantom gong I think it was the clock on the half hour. I tried to wake. It took a few minutes to open my very dry eyes. My head was the first to move this time. I was able to get out of the chair at 10:45 so again it took about 15 minutes.
I do not think it is a stroke. It just seems like some strange nerve reaction. It does not frighten me. I do not think it is any thing to be afraid of.
Joe, do you think it might be a blood pressure thing?
I will try to check BP. It has been at normal levels for some time on every visit to DR.
Joe is Jan around when either of these have happened?
Or, have you mentioned to her this is occuring? ;)
Jan has seen the twitching and muscle spasms before I pass out on many occasions. As I said the wrinkle is the paralysis. I have told Jan about this. It will be interesting to see if it happens again.
Hi there. I had only one experience with sleep paralysis--it's very weird. I had tried to sleep in the back seat of my car while on a long road trip. I woke up, and could see the back of the car seat in front of me, but couldn't move anything for 15 minutes. I had the strange sensation that I had my eyelids shut and was somehow seeing through my eyelids.
BTW, I want to thank you for the many times I've read your advice to "Breathe in (I am...); breathe out (calm...)." I have been so stressed with traveling and caring for my mother, that it has become a daily habit for me, and works especially well to help me get to sleep.
Calli
Joe, twitching and muscle spasms? Might it be a seizure of some kind? When will you be seeing your doctor again? I hope soon!
I did a walking eeg and had the twitching. It did not show up at all. I will not be seeing a doctor since I do not have a pcp. I have not had another episode, yet.
Joe, I am wondering if you are having some type of seizure. We don't have to have those full fledged seizures all the time. A person can have some very calm event that results in unconsciousness. We can awake and hardly know what has transpired.
Interestingly enough, sometimes seizures will occur only under a certain set of circumstances so they don't happen any old time. Also, a person can have a TIA or transient ischemic attack that results in unconsciousness. This is a decrease of circulation to the brain that can have various causes and result in unconsciousness.
I am hoping that the doc checks this out. Also, our blood pressure is constantly changing to keep u with the position of our body and the needs of our body. When we lay down out blood pressure can change just as when we stand up. Positional low blood pressure can occur at any time and for many, many different reasons. Good luck. Irish ;D
Thanks all for your words of encouragement. I had an "event" while doing a walking eeg. Tons of wires attached to my head for a 48? hour period. When they read the results there was no indication of a TIA or seizure according to the doctor. Nothing of any interest appeared, I was told.
I do have a blood vessel that gets pinched an will cause left side paralysis. The Doctors say there is nothing wrong with it but the Chiropractor found it on an X-ray.
Blood pressure seems normal. The meditation and medication help this. Some of the doctors are fascinated when they learn that I can control my blood pressure and heart rate.
I agree with Irish, I thought of seizure when I first read this Joe.
Joe I am worried about you!! Please go back to the Dr and have this checked out! This is not normal. I know we get strange things happen to us but this is something not to let go!
Love and prayers, harlin
Sorry this is the actual topic, Joe. When I saw the heading, I was going to congratulate you on getting enough older to develop a new wrinkle on your face! I would get another opinion on the walking EEG reading in light of your symptoms now.
Sharon Campbell
I get in to see my new GP on Friday. I will see if he has an interest.
I am very concerned about you. Could it be some sort of seizure or mini stroke as mentioned above.
Please tell your doctor.
Thank you for your concern everyone.
I have too many projects to have any real problems besides my current health challenges. I am starting to do research for a medical Tricorder. My book has been sent to the first editor (572 pages at this point). I am scheduled to do a number of seminars in March and April. I have two more books slated to write on Disease and symptoms, CAM therapies and treatments. I have a couple of new seminars to put into power point presentations.
I am too much of an old curmudgeon to die unless I decide it is time. My NDE told me about that.
Well at least we all know now what you are, Joe----a curmudgeon!!!
I can appreciate you not wanting to get bogged down with a health issue at this time. Sounds like life is pretty interesting for you right now. Just know that we are all concerned about this new wrinkle and hope that it either goes away or makes itself visible enough to get given a name. Good luck. Irish
Yes, Joe, behave yourself and don't over do. Lucy
I have sleep paralysis from time to time but I never just pass out. It comes on when I take a nap, and then wake up inbetween two stages of sleep. I literally cannot move anything at all for about a half hour. Pretty scary when you're all one with 3 little girls! I'm always afraid my 3 year old will fall down the stairs while I'm "paralyzed" (she gets up from her nap and comes down to my room to let me know she's up). It comes in groups; I'll have it happen for a few days to a week at a time, then nothing for months.
Joe, the thing that really concerns me is that you are passing out first. I would make sure to bring it up to the doctor if I were you. Just to be sure.
Joe, please take care of yourself. You scare me!
I almost passed out in the shower yesterday. When I got to the
Dr my BP was 82/50.
Next time check your Bp.
Love and prayers, harlin
BP is fine. I have been passing out for years without explanation. I have come to believe it is my reaction to high pain levels. Since the Doctors not concerned I have chosen not to be concerned. Do not be confused by all the "activity". It is somethings to fill my time and keep boredom away.