At 3 am this morning I was woken up to use the restroom (I had to poop). As I was using the bathroom I started sweating. Don t know if I was hot or if it was cold sweats. As this happened. My arms got tingling and I felt like I was going to pass out. I also felt nauseated. This lasted about 10 minutes. Then I felt a little better. Got up at 5 to go to work. While at work I didn t feel so hot. Not nauseated. Or like headache. I can t explain how I felt. I just felt off. Not quite right. This lasted till about 1/2 this afternoon. I feel ok now.
Im sorry to hear about your ordeal. Tingling in the arms can come from multiple causes: cervical radiculopathy ( pinched nerve in the neck), peripheral neuropathy ( typically related to diabetes, AIDS, or alcoholism), or from peripheral nerve compression ( sleeping in a strange position or on an extremity). In your case with the constellation of symptoms you felt it is likely you may have had a vasovagal reaction from using the washroom. This type of reaction can occur when you strain and increase the tone to a nerve called the vagal nerve. Typically this causes sweating, nausea, and a uneasy feeling like you described. Im glad the symptoms dissipated and hopefully this will not occur again. If the symptoms do return it is best to see your physician for a thorough physical exam. I hope this answer helps.