Are tingling limbs and face a sign of panic attack?

Question:

I think I had a panic attack today. My face and fingertips became numb and tingled extremely, I breathed very rapidly at the time. A few minutes later my breathing was very shallow and it felt like I would go forever between breaths. My heart also had sharp pains. Is this a panic attack?

Answers:
It could also be that were suffering from hyperventilation. and seeing as you were breathing very heavily It appears very probable that is what happened.

The symptoms are:

Feeling anxious, nervous, or tense.
Frequent sighing or yawning.
Feeling that you can't get enough air (air hunger) or that you need to sit up to breathe.
A pounding and racing heartbeat.
Problems with balance, lightheadedness, or vertigo.
Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or around the mouth.
Chest tightness, fullness, pressure, tenderness, or pain.
Headache.
Gas, bloating, or burping.
Twitching.
Sweating.
Vision changes, such as blurred vision or tunnel vision.
Problems with concentration or memory.
Loss of consciousness (fainting).

you could try breathing into a paper bag for 5 minutes and see if that makes you feel better if this happens again.

However seeing as most of these symptoms could be a sign of somethng more serious it may not be a bad idea to speak with your physician just to be on the safe side

I have also seen this as a sign and start of Bells Palsy.

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