Arm Numbness After Eating/drinking Posted: 10-30-05 00:12am
I am 21 years old and have always been in
relatively good health. However, recently
after a large meal my arms went numb and I
became dizzy. I went into the bathroom of
the restaurant and thought I was going to
pass out. The symptoms were somewhat
similar to those of a panic attack, and
the numbness remained for most of the
evening. There was a point where I
thought I needed to go to the emergency
room for a heart attack, blood clot, or
something similar.
Since that occurence (about a month ago) I
often get heavy, numb, sort of warm arms
after eating (but without the panic attack
feeling of before). It happens about 50%
of the time.
Also, for as long as I can remember, I
have experienced the same symptoms when I
drink any amount of alcohol. After just a
few sips -- not nearly enough to feel
intoxicated or even "buzzed" -- my arms
become heavy and numb. It is the exact
feeling I get when I eat.
If anyone has any idea what could be
causing this, or has ever experienced
anything similar, I would love to hear it.
The only thing I can think of is that it
may be some sort of blood sugar issue, but
i'm really ignorant on the subject.
I also read these could be symptoms of
gallbladder trouble, but i've had no real
pain.
Thanks in advance for any help you may be
able to provide.
