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I'm yakking two sudden gasp of air invotuntary

Posted by ashleychantell @ashleychantell, Oct 7, 2023

I'm trying to see why I take two sudden involuntary gasp for air I never no when I'm gonna do it it just happens and it's always 2. It use to do it only when I got really sleepy or just falling asleep but literally I do it several times a day and night while I'm wide awake. It scares me bc it's like I feel fine then all of a sudden I just gasp two big gasp for air and it feels like when I do it maybe my heart skips a beat it Def does something does anybody might no what this means bc it gets worst over time

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 7, 2023

Welcome @ashleychantell, I haven't experienced gasping for air but I'm sure you are not alone and others can relate. Here's an article from the Sleep Foundation on the topic that might be helpful while you wait for others to respond.
--- Waking Up Gasping for Air: Exploring Causes and Treatment: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/waking-up-gasping-for-air.

From what you describe the symptoms have gotten worse recently and is something you should seek help for as soon as possible. Have you discussed the gasping for air with your doctor?

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Feb 16 10:30pm
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@johnbishop

Welcome @ashleychantell, I haven't experienced gasping for air but I'm sure you are not alone and others can relate. Here's an article from the Sleep Foundation on the topic that might be helpful while you wait for others to respond.
--- Waking Up Gasping for Air: Exploring Causes and Treatment: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/waking-up-gasping-for-air.

From what you describe the symptoms have gotten worse recently and is something you should seek help for as soon as possible. Have you discussed the gasping for air with your doctor?

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Thank you John for posting that link that’s a lot of great information dealing with Cataplaxy that gives me more tips to look for. First time it happened I was by myself with an electric blanket on only thing I could think of was that there was a short in the blanket . Then I’ve had episodes of being paralyzed if i lay my hands on my chest and cross my fingers I can’t move or speak( just need someone to touch me ) but I can’t get their attention

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 17 10:45am
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Thank you John for posting that link that’s a lot of great information dealing with Cataplaxy that gives me more tips to look for. First time it happened I was by myself with an electric blanket on only thing I could think of was that there was a short in the blanket . Then I’ve had episodes of being paralyzed if i lay my hands on my chest and cross my fingers I can’t move or speak( just need someone to touch me ) but I can’t get their attention

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Did you happen to see this Cataplaxy article on the Sleep Foundation website? Thought I would share it just in case - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/cataplexy

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rozy288 | @rozy288 | Feb 17 2:18pm
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@sbtheplumber1

Thank you John for posting that link that’s a lot of great information dealing with Cataplaxy that gives me more tips to look for. First time it happened I was by myself with an electric blanket on only thing I could think of was that there was a short in the blanket . Then I’ve had episodes of being paralyzed if i lay my hands on my chest and cross my fingers I can’t move or speak( just need someone to touch me ) but I can’t get their attention

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I’ve had those being paralyzed nightmares for most of my life on and off . You just need someone to yank you or pull you . Sometimes I’m yelling for someone but nothing comes out . I feel like I’m screaming but I’m really not . Then I somehow jerk myself out of the nightmare.
I also get the 2 gasps lately when I’m sort of in relight sleep 💤.
This is recent as well as the sensation my heart ❤️ stops a few seconds when I’m doozing off and then a big jolt back to normal rhythm . I have a history of pvcs but this feels different. I also have 7 gastrointestinal disorders last 10 years daily & nightly .
The whole thing is difficult 😥.

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Feb 17 5:36pm

I have the PVC’s also. Yes if they just touch me I come out of it, I lay there moaning or trying to grunt yo get their attention and must be towards the end as I’m waking up it seems to get worse. I was the worst patient the doctor had for narcolepsy I could be asleep in 3 minutes. I was napping earlier and my wife woke me up I was starting to jerk. I’ve been diagnosed with irritable bowel but have so much gastric problems looks like I need to check into more . Thanks for replying learning new stuff everyday

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sbtheplumber1 | @sbtheplumber1 | Feb 18 6:06pm
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Did you happen to see this Cataplaxy article on the Sleep Foundation website? Thought I would share it just in case - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/cataplexy

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No I didn’t I will check it out. I am so glad I ran across this site . Thanks

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