tingling in hands after deep breath

[GreedvsNeed]

hello,

Recently I have been having tingling in my hands (round the part where the wrist is where the veins are) it is uncomfortable and I don't like it... It always appears when I inhale a bit deeper than normal... I don't dare to sigh anymore...My breathing has become shallow through that because I just don't like breathing normally due to that... Yesterday my legs were all swollen up and stiff so my socks started to cut themselves into the skin... o.O I didn't have the swollen legs thing today but still I would like to know if anyone has an idea what it could be?

[Mianis]

I've never experienced this, so I have no idea. But you should get a doctor to check it.

[ilovelost]

I don't have a clue about the tingling. I experience it in my arms and face sometimes when I get extremely panicked or anxious.

As for the swelling legs, it sounds like edema. If they swell up again try to keep them elevated, maybe take diuretics if they keep getting worse but you should probably see a doctor about it before doing that.

EDIT: I think the way of testing for edema is to press on the swollen area a few seconds, then when you stop pressing see if there's like, pale indentations that stay for a while.

[Girlinterruptedallthetime]

Leg swelling is a sign of fluid buildup or inflammation of the tissues or joints of the leg. Swelling can occur anywhere along the leg, including the thighs, knees, calves, ankles and feet. Mild swelling is a common occurrence after standing for a long time, especially in warm weather.


Leg swelling, which is also called edema, can result from serious infections, trauma, circulatory disorders, cardiac (heart) disorders, and other abnormal processes.


Depending on the cause, leg swelling can last for a short time and disappear quickly, such as when it occurs after standing for a long time or sitting during a long airline flight. Chronic leg swelling, or leg swelling that builds up over time, often indicates a potentially serious disorder, such as congestive heart failure or cardiovascular disease.


Because leg swelling can be a symptom of a life-threatening condition, you should seek prompt medical care and talk with your medical professional about your symptoms.

If this happens again you should really call your doctor because there are a lot of other things it can be.... but thats what it sounds to me. But depending on what you were doing prior to your legs swelling.... there is always the chance it could be a blood clot thats why it is important to call your doctor!!!

[GreedvsNeed]

thank you very much for your answers so far... I don't think it's edema because when I press on it, it doesn't leave a dent. ohw yea the swelling has come back, btw... it just comes and goes... I will wait for a little while and if it really won't get any better I will go to the doc...

thanks again for commenting x

[Girlinterruptedallthetime]

I forgot to say that the dent doesn't happen unless it has been going on for a while but I don't think that is what you have. I do though feel like something isn't right for you and you should try and get into your doctor this week. (Just FYI I am a RNA and went to med school for 2 years and then stopped,(Got sick with other health problems) I am not a doctor but I do know a lot and still have a lot of my medical books to look things up)

I would also try and get some protein in you because the two things I am thinking it could be are Congestive heart failure due to decreased pumping action of the heart muscle causes fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body. The swelling is often most visible in the feet, ankles and legs. And then also it could be Low protein levels in the blood that can be seen in malnutrition, kidney and liver disease. The proteins in the blood help hold salt and water inside the blood vessels so fluid does not leak out into the tissues. If albumin (the most abundant blood protein) gets too low, edema occurs especially in the feet, ankles and lower legs.