Had Surgery Today... Is This Normal?

[spark 10]

Both my arms have been 'asleep' for hours and I don't have full feeling in my hands. (everything is tingly)

I've tried lying down and sitting up and getting my arms massaged. I didn't take a painkiller for the last 7 hours incase that was the cause.

Can someone tell me if this is normal?

Any suggestions to get rid of it?

[NWgirl 574]

I would honestly be contacting the hospital because that does not sound normal. I would guess you may be having circulation issues.

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[familygirl 15]

Agreed. That does NOT sound normal. Please let us know how your feeling!

[spark 10]

It's still there. I broke down and had some codein 1.5 hours ago. The feeling is either a little less, I'm getting used to it, or the codeine is slightly masking it but they're both still 'asleep'. I'm going to call the doctor in the am.

[f1stborn 59]

U should call now

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[SashaWLS 412]

call now... this is not normal, and could be a sign of a heart attack...

[SageTracey 608]

Please call now, for your own peace of mind. It's better to phone and find out that there is nothing to worry about than to have a sleepless, anxious night and possible complications.

[YLANKFORD 3]

Call now!!!

[f1stborn 59]

This could b a sign of a heart attack or blood.clot

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[spark 10]

I called and they said to give it a couple of hours and then call back to say if it was less, the same, or more. It's now gone away.... I guess I worried for nothing.

[judych 225]

I called and they said to give it a couple of hours and then call back to say if it was less, the same, or more. It's now gone away.... I guess I worried for nothing.

no.. it wasnt for nothing and dont think like that. im wondering if perhaps you had a slight movement of one of your discs in your back? i know that can cause the sensations that you mentioned here. If it does occur again, or doesnt go away... have you been to a chiropractor at all?/ they do marvellous work. It may be that you need a good work out with one. Let us know how you go. I must say.... Im speaking from years of experience with back problems.. especially upper spine, and ive been to chiropractors. they do help.

[spark 10]

That's a good idea, I think I'll try that when I get home.

[Rojasanoll 920]

And you were on your back, prep and post surgery for a few hours. It did sound like a blood clot. If it comes back please call your doctor and dont take pain meds to mask off the feeling. It could have been dangerous.

[cassiem93 39]

I am glad you are feeling better I was scared when I first read this because I was thinking the same thing blood clot