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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[–] Red_Eclipse@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago

omg is THAT what happens?? I've been wondering why every time I'm really freaking out, my hands start to get tingly and they get stuck in a certain position (for me it's more like a claw than a fist). Thanks for the explanation.