Hyperventilation can cause wicked cramping (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 day ago by john_brown@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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I got food poisoning and ended up going to the ER last night because I lost control of my upper body. Apparently hyperventilation (while puking my guts out) can reduce the amount of CO2 in your blood stream, making your blood mildly acidic. Before I went to the hospital I was laid out on the ground, unable to control my arms which were partially bent with my hands balled into tight painful fists. Thought I was dying.

So, pro tip, if you're ever hyperventilating and your upper body gets tingly and starts to cramp up, try your hardest to regulate your breath.

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[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 6 points 1 day ago

Jeez that sucks, sorry to hear that, glad you're okay though. What did you eat that got you sick?

[-] john_brown@hexbear.net 6 points 1 day ago

Thanks! It was cold chengdu noodles from a place that does 95% of their business during the work week (I ate on Saturday)

[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 5 points 1 day ago

oof I'll use this as a mental note to be better about how I store food. Usually I'm pretty good but sometimes I catch myself eating stuff that's 4+ days old I had as leftovers.