i was at school and my freind said that if you are sleep walking and sumone wakes you up like touches you like while you are walking that you would get a heart attack and die is that true ? and my brother told me the same thing to i just wanna mek sure
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I had a sister that sleep walked all the time. I mean she was really bad. She sometimes would get up and unlock the house door and get outside. I have awaken her up more times than one. She has never had a heart attack yet. Now you could scare them a little bit but I don't see them having a heart attack.
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Possible.  Smoking is bad for your health all the way around.  It has been known to restrict the arteries, thereby decreasing the bloodflow to the heart and brain.  So, I'm saying, yeah, sounds right.  I'm guessing he told you that to make sure you never start smoking, and I hope you never do.  Terrible, nasty, expensive habit (I know, I smoked for 11 years) that will only kill you early and painfully.  Don't bother with it.
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hi........you are describing what me and certain members of my family have had happen many, many times. you are just getting ready to drift off to sleep but you are very much still aware of your surroundings. all of a sudden you feel like you can;t move your body and your breathing feels funny. most of the time we all get the feeling someone or something is in the room with us and it sets such a fear inside you but you can't move or speak. often i try to shake myself awake, but i feel paralyzed. i heard this is a real disorder called sleep paralysis. wow......it seems funny seeing you ask about this. for a long time i thought only my family had this.
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I was always tired and could not figure out why and then was sent for a sleep study and found I had sleep apnea.  When they finally put the mask on me and I went to sleep, something I thought I was doing at home, I slept better than I had in years and that couple of hours on that machine was fantastic.  I could not believe the difference.  Then it was explained to me what was happening.  I was not conscious of it but was waking many times every hour so did not get the deep sleep I needed, thus I was always worn out.  When I got my machine, I slept like a baby and was not so tired any more.  I found that those that have apnea can have more chance of heart attack, stroke, and all sorts of nasty things that can cause you to die as you are not breathing as you should, nor are you getting the rest you need so eventually it can kill.  So are they worth it?  You bet!!!  The machines are very expensive but well worth having.  I have had one for over ten years now and sleep very well where before I got it was worn out all the time.  What is a good nights sleep and good health worth to you?  If I had it to do over again I would do it earlier so I think it is very worthwhile doing the study.  Good luck.  Sweet dreams!!!
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there are two possible ways to go with this. You can have a poison that decreases your respirations. So you would become more and more sleepy, and then your breathing would become more and more labored until you die. The other way to go is that your would have a drug that would cause massive contractions of your muscle. The contractions get so bad that your heart muscle contracts and beats irregularly
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Nothing to worry about, you're just one of those types that faint at the sight of blood.  Just kidding, you were probably holding your breath the whole time you were sticking yourself.  Next time breath regularly and not too shallow.  By the way, I cowered out, my teacher had to stab my finger.  That was an adrenalin rush!
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yup it's absolutely ok to wake them up cuz it's hazardous for them...it woould mean problems with their heart...and u can even ask them to lie on their sides..that would lessen the snoring... =)) hope this helps!
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A couple of years ago I went through a period which lasted around 3 months where, every night just after falling asleep, I would feel unable to breathe, I could feel my heart beating faster and faster and I would be trying to scream to wake myself up but I couldn't move or make a sound. I would consciously know that I was asleep and I knew that I needed to wake up but there was nothing I could do. In the worst instances, about 5 times, I was sure I was going to die. Then after what seemed like a long time I would manage to yell and my husband would wake me up, in reality I'm sure it was probably only a couple of minutes. In the end I would try to keep myself awake as long as possible because I was too scared to sleep. I can't exactly recall when or why it stopped happening so regularly, it still happens to me very occasionally, maybe once or twice a year. The best way I can describe it is like having a panic attack in my sleep. I've never technically had it diagnosed at sleep paralysis but after reading up a lot about it on the internet since it started happening I'm pretty sure that this is my problem. I'm not sure if this is what you were after but I hope it helps.
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Did you keep the appointment with the neurolgist? Have you seen your family physician? I work at a hospital as a tech on a cardiac floor. You need to see your family doctor pronto and keep him informed as to the ongoing situation. Also, a heart attack does not have to radiate down the arm. Lose of consciousness with head and back of neck pain can equal extremely high blood pressure. Which could lead to stroke as well as heart attack. Seek more medical attention!!
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One symptom of a heart attack is that you can experience jaw pain which i suppose could go up to your teeth.  Considering your dad has a history of heart problems, he should probably get it checked out.  Best of luck!
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Hey JJJ I looked up some info I hope this helps..\n\nChest Pains\nLots of things cause chest pains. How do you know if you should call 911? \n\nSome chest pains are minor problems such as muscle aches and gas bubbles. Others are more serious such as an inflammation of the lining of the heart or lungs, ulcers, gallbladder attack, acid reflux or blood clots to the lung. \n\nMost importantly, some pains can be the only warning sign of a life-threatening heart attack, where a few minutes can make the difference between life or death. \n\nHeart pains generally are located under the breastbone or across the upper chest. They may also go down either arm (not just the left arm), up to the neck or jaw, or through to the back. \n\nMost people describe heart pain as a deep pressure, ache, burning or squeezing. Some say it is like a belt tightening around their chest or a heavy brick laying on them. Rarely is heart pain sharp like a knife or excruciating like hitting your thumb with a hammer. \n\nOften heart pain is accompanied by other symptoms, most commonly profuse sweating, nausea, dizziness or difficulty breathing. \n\nHeart pains are often provoked or worsened by emotional stress or physical activity, but they can also come on when you are doing nothing more than reading or watching TV. They don't come and go in a few seconds, rather heart pains generally build up and go away over a minute or two. \n\nDonít goof around with chest pains. Stop doing whatever you are doing. Don't wait until morning to see if they will be better. You should call 911 immediately if you have unexplained chest pains that: \n\nLast more than 10-15 minutes. \nAre associated with difficulty breathing or dizziness. \n\n\nSharp pains in the heart, could it be caused by anxiety?\n\nAnd here is a link as well... http://www.breathing.com/articles/chest-pains.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain\n\nI hope that helps... God Bless
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You may have sleep apnea, go check with the doctor.  This could be a serious condition if left untreated and could lead to death!
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First I am 60 years old and for 40 of them in denial of the fact that I had a sleep problem. I do have seep apnea and have the breathing device. I have lost weight and probably gained back 25 years! I was tired every day and did not know why! Just call me Saved Mr. Denial! Now your question.\n\nMost of the apnea heart attacks, that I have read about, occured in babies or the very young.  Apnea tends to stress our bodies overall by dening true sleep, so I would guess it would tend to cause just about any kind of condition from over-weight to you name it including the resulting heart attack from stress from lack of rest and or oxygen.\n\nIf you suspect a sleep disorder, or a loved one has told you you have a breathing problem or say your foot jumps during the night, you are probably not getting the REM type sleep that you need.  Check around for a sleep clinic, they are covered by almost all insurance plans.  Get a doctor to check you out.  It really is NOT quackery it really works and is worth a couple of nights of being probed.\n\nGood sleep is wonderful.  I did without good sleep for over half my life, don't you live in denial, if you suspect a problem take action!  You will live a longer happier life.\n\nPowell
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I would definitely see a doctor!!! If you would have a blood clot, it could travel up to your heart, lungs, brain, etc and you could die from it. Don't mess with something that could be this serious.....
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are you breathing?\nhave a heart beat?\neating?\nfeeling pain?\nchances are, youre not dead.\nalthough, i imagine dying would be a lot like fainting and just not waking up.
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Um, you better get to a doctor ASAP. It sounds like a heart attack, or heart murmur. And don't laugh it off, even if you think you're too young. I had a co-worker who had a terrible heart attack at age 19. It happened at work, she was complaining about something similar to yours. A few hours later, she stood up to leave, and just passed out. We had to call the ambulance. She survived, but had to quit working.
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Is it harmful? \n\nSleep paralysis is most often associated with narcolepsy, a neurological condition in which the person has uncontrollable naps. However, there are many people who experience sleep paralysis without having signs of narcolepsy. Sometimes it runs in families. There is no known explanation why some people experience this paralysis. It is not harmful, although most people report feeling very afraid because they do not know what is happening, and within minutes they gradually or abruptly are able to move again; the episode is often terminated by a sound or a touch on the body. \n\nIn some cases, when hypnogogic hallucinations are present, people feel that someone is in the room with them, some experience the feeling that someone or something is sitting on their chest and they feel impending death and suffocation. That has been called the “Hag Phenomena” and has been happening to people over the centuries. These things cause people much anxiety and terror, but there is no physical harm. \n\nWhat else can you tell me about sleep paralysis? \n\n\nSome people with disrupted sleep schedules or circadian rhythm disturbances experience sleep paralysis \nA study found that 35% of subjects with isolated sleep paralysis also reported a history of wake panic attacks unrelated to the experience of paralysis \nSixteen percent of these persons with isolated sleep paralysis met the criteria for panic disorder \nHow can I stop the sleep paralysis? \n\nIn severe cases, where episodes take place at least once a week for 6 months, medication may be used. \n\nYou may be able to minimize the episodes by following good sleep hygiene: \n\n\ngetting enough sleep \nreduce stress \nexercise regularly (but not too close to bedtime) \nkeep a regular sleep schedule