Does this sound like an allergic reaction to the adhesive? Or a side effect from the anxiety attack? (If it's the latter, this is a new one for me)...
Long story short, had a SEVERE anxiety attack, had to go to the hospital, and everywhere they stuck the EKG stickies, my skin is COMPLETELY NUMB. Mostly on my arms (which when having an attack, I lose all sensation in my legs and arms, my hands and feet crinkle up, it's awful). My skin is extremely sensitive, so while it wouldn't surprise me if it WAS an allergic reaction, I've never had this reaction before (and I've had EKGs). I tried taking a shower but can't get the feeling back in the backs/underside of my arms.
So does this sound like an allergic reaction or some weird side effect from the anxiety attack?
And no, before anyone suggests it, I don't feel like it warrants going back to the doc, it's not like 'stroke numb' it's like 'I layed too long on it and it's numb'... only not, if that makes sense ;)
Could be a delayed reaction to the attack. Perhaps your nerves are tense.
It could also be a reaction to the back injury that you had last week and the anxiety attack set it off.
oh Jeez girlfriend!! I just saw this!!!
I'm sorry you had to go to the hospital!!! To me, as you know, I'm NOT a doctor, it sounds like the after-affects of your anxiety attack.
Yes, i do understand the difference between the stroke numb and the laid too long numb....
Are you sure it's an anxiety attack and not some type of seizure?
Man - I guess I need to get in the car and come down, eh?
My husband has had severe anxiety attacks like you describe. Once he did have an EKG done, and for a long time you could see the marks where they put the stickies on. He is Hispanic, so with his darker skin I sort of attributed it to that. But, he didn't mention those areas ever feeling numb.
Myself, everytime I have to put on a bandaid for any length of time I seem to get a reaction. It's usually red though, and it itches sometimes.
It could be either, or both, or none of the above. If it's really concerning to you, could you call the nurse hotline or the triage nurse at the ER? You might also try talking to a pharmacist and they could recommend how to treat it. It would be better to ask than to sit and think all the what-ifs, the last thing you need is to have more anxiety.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon :)
An allergic reaction would be red, raised and itchy - visible, not numb... I would think.... can you just call the Dr vs. go in? Hope you are feeling better : ). I have had that happen once... NOT a good time!
