tingly sensation during freefall

[mitsuman 0]

Is this normal? At around 5k i started to feel tingly sensation inside of my body. Its really hard to explain but i guess it was similar to when your arm falls asleep but not AS bad.

I only felt this on my last jump sat and was wondering if anyone has felt something similar.

Thanks.

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[DougH 270]

Call me crazy, but any time I feel strangely dizzy, or "tingly" I call a doctor instead of trying to get replies on the internet.

I guess it could be hypoxia, or some blood sugar thing?

The only time I have felt strange during a skydive has been on my high altitude jump and I was definitely hypoxic at the time.

Edit: maybe in your quest to end the leg strap induced hard opening you have cut all the circulation off to your lower extremities?

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[mitsuman 0]

hahaha nice one. although tighter yes, i did not cut off the circulation. i would imagine i would only feel that in my legs if that was the case. But it was everywhere.

and before i go screaming to a doctor, i thought i would get some input from someone that may have gone through this previously.

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[PeregrineFalcon 0]

I had a tingly sensation during a recent freefall. My wife was calling me and my phone was vibrating.

[Andy9o8 2]

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I call a doctor instead of trying to get replies on the internet.

That makes no sense at all.

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It can happen at 5K too

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[popsjumper 2]

Check your drawers...it's called "airgasm".

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[UliToo 0]

I wonder if it has anything to do with the high altitude. I haven't seen anything mentioned in here (have yet to read most of the stuff on here), but wondered if the air pressure has any effect on any of you guys, and especially for the OP's tingling problem. From what I found while googling, it seems kinda dangerous up there, although you're only up there for short periods.

Quote: Once you get above 10,000 feet the oxygen content in the atmosphere has reached levels that can be dangerously thin. Not only is AMS a possibility, but the risk of HAPE or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema greatly increases over 12,000 feet.

[Chubba 0]

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Check your drawers...it's called "airgasm".

I think it's time to link this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA2qwCRXdZY

[mitsuman 0]

lol airgasm? no i know what that feels like, and it wasnt that. haha

i dont have any problem breathing at altitude(12.5). and even then i'm sure its only a problem if you sustain that altitude for a long period of time.

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[billvon 3,116]

>Once you get above 10,000 feet the oxygen content in the atmosphere
>has reached levels that can be dangerously thin. Not only is AMS a
>possibility, but the risk of HAPE or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema greatly
>increases over 12,000 feet.

HACE and HAPE are problems that occur during long exposure to high altitude, not the sort of transient exposure we experience. The biggest risk due to the pressure change is barotrauma; basically some part of your body that does not equalize, and the pressure differential causes an injury. The biggest risk of altitude in general is hypoxia, which can occur at 'normal' skydiving altitudes (12-15K) under some conditions (heavy exertion, other impairments.)

[kelpdiver 2]

most of the altitude thoughts don't follow, since it doesn't occur until you're lower. Potentially there is trapped air in the sinuses, but even that seems unlikely.

Are you so stiff/tense with your arch and your shoulders that you're pinching a nerve?

Was it very hot - but you hadn't broken a sweat yet? Feeling tingly/prickly all over is how I'd describe that feeling just at the beginning of exercise.

[mitsuman 0]

i think i did have some allergies but i cant see that being a problem. and in the air im very relaxed ive never felt this sensation in the air before.

No it wasnt THAT hot. Warm.

I guess ill just have to see if it happens again.

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[ps5601 0]

I don't know of hypoxia symptoms including tingling sensations. Hypoxia symptoms are normally fatigue, euphoria, incoherrent speech, shortness of breath, headaches etc.

However, given you have only 10 jumps, a possible cause could be hyperventilation - breathing too fast and too much. A common symptom of this is a pins and needles sensation, particularly in the extremeties. This is a much milder form of a panic attack or just being over excited (NB, I am not a medical doctor). As was posted earlier, if symptoms persist consult your Dr.

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[mitsuman 0]

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I don't know of hypoxia symptoms including tingling sensations. Hypoxia symptoms are normally fatigue, euphoria, incoherrent speech, shortness of breath, headaches etc.

However, given you have only 10 jumps, a possible cause could be hyperventilation - breathing too fast and too much. A common symptom of this is a pins and needles sensation, particularly in the extremeties. This is a much milder form of a panic attack or just being over excited (NB, I am not a medical doctor). As was posted earlier, if symptoms persist consult your Dr.

Blue skies

Paul

Hmm this is quite possible. but wouldnt i feel light headed afterward?

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[BIGUN 1,486]

My Internet diagnosis is that people experience elevated levels of adrenaline and blood pressure at "pull time" and you may be just experiencing your own form of adrenaline rush. Everyone's adrenaline rush is different.

Having said that, adrenaline rush is a physiological response which can surface issues not otherwise known and your best course of action is to see a Doctor to rule those out and see if it is just plain 'ol adrenaline rush.

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[mitsuman 0]

i got it again today like majorly.

Dont think its adrenaline cuz i figure it would happen on every jump?

maybe i need to eat. i always forget on jump day...

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[kelpdiver 2]

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i got it again today like majorly.

Dont think its adrenaline cuz i figure it would happen on every jump?

maybe i need to eat. i always forget on jump day...

Was this the jump where someone found your chest strap misrouted during the gear check right before exit?

That will certainly jack you up, make you wonder if you forgot something else.

[mitsuman 0]

actually this was the jump prior, and during i was like dam, there are those tingles again.

Like i said, it doesn't happen often...so i cant point out what the deal is.

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[SkyBastard 0]

it's probably just a pressure build up. after the first time your fingertips and toes explode you'll be fine

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[mitsuman 0]

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it's probably just a pressure build up. after the first time your fingertips and toes explode you'll be fine

thanks so much!!

Hi, my names Jon, and I love to skydive.

[BIGUN 1,486]

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and your best course of action is to see a Doctor

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[Beerlight 0]

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I don't know of hypoxia symptoms including tingling sensations. Hypoxia symptoms are normally fatigue, euphoria, incoherrent speech, shortness of breath, headaches etc.

However, given you have only 10 jumps, a possible cause could be hyperventilation - breathing too fast and too much. A common symptom of this is a pins and needles sensation, particularly in the extremeties. This is a much milder form of a panic attack or just being over excited (NB, I am not a medical doctor). As was posted earlier, if symptoms persist consult your Dr.

Blue skies

Paul

Tingling is possible with hypoxia.

[headcase 0]

Most likely causes in order with the information posted.

1) Hyperventilation from a combo of excitement and relative hypoxia. The pH change associated with hyperventilation can cause the exact symptoms you describe.

2) Adrenaline

3) True hypoxia. Perhaps you have a small anomaly in your circulation or excessive cardiac shunting previously unrecognized until rapid ascent. --check a pulse oximeter at sea level to detect shunt.

All other causes are a distant fourth.