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Just a question not looking 4 diagnoses

I get like a 'sonic wave' hit me from time to time
yes i have copd n will talk to y doc when i see him on 28 th this month
just curious if others have had this :
it's like a wash of numbness that can last up to 20 mins where u can not move xcept ur eyes n u are aware of all around u but can do nothing...
last one lasted only few mins but had like a sonic wave/noise got louder n stayed n pounded in head then faded.
in past was only the numbed liked stoned sensations often after a coughing session.
very un nerving

  1. Sonic wave...like a big wave at the beach but no water?

    1. 911!

      1. thank u 4 advise but has passed n feel ok now.

    2. I definitely hear how unnerving this is for you. I agree that talking to your doctor about it at your next appointment is a good idea! I also know going to the hospital is never fun but if you feel unwell and you don't want to wait for your appointment, it is another option! Please check back in and let us know how you are feeling. All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).

      1. I promise to post response of Doc
        I was just curious if anyone else experienced this..

    3. more like a series of waves that get stronger as they get closer to the point where they hit accompanied by a loud [grows louder as closes] boom in head like a pulse,,,
      only happened once bout a week ago the numbing ones happened more often an some r like ' a out of body type thing'

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