Key Highlights
- TikTok creator Ava Marie said severe menstrual cramps were followed by sweating, nausea, tingling and claw-like contractions in both arms.
- She said she and her mother called 911 after she feared she could be having a stroke, seizure or heart attack.
- The Daily Dot said it could not independently verify the events, which were described solely in Ava Marie’s TikTok video.
Ava Marie Describes Frightening Emergency During Severe Period Cramps
A TikTok video posted by lifestyle creator @ava.mari3 has received more than 107,000 views and 222 comments after Ava Marie described an alarming episode of severe menstrual cramps that led her to call 911 on herself. Ava Marie said she was speaking with her mother when the symptoms began and eventually contacted emergency services herself.
Ava Marie explained that she experiences severe cramps during her period each month and typically takes medication to manage the pain. On this occasion, she took the medication without eating a meal first, which she later wondered might have contributed to what followed.
While standing in front of a mirror and doing her lashes, Ava Marie said she suddenly noticed that she was becoming pale and sweating heavily. She began to feel as though she might vomit or lose consciousness, prompting her to rush to the toilet. She had already called her mother because she did not understand what was happening.
The episode became more frightening when both of Ava Marie’s arms, from her elbows to her hands, began tingling and then contorting. She said she could no longer move them because they had become fixed in a claw-like position.
Why Ava Marie Called 911
Concerned and panicking, Ava Marie said her mother initially called 911, after which Ava Marie contacted emergency services herself shortly afterward. She also called a friend and asked them to come over because her arms remained stuck in the claw-like position.
Ava Marie said she genuinely feared she might be having a stroke, seizure or heart attack. She recalled that one of the most embarrassing moments came when paramedics arrived and found her naked in her bathtub; she said they had to cover her with a sheet.
Ava Marie said the incident occurred on a Monday. Several days later, she reported feeling somewhat better, although she woke up with a headache. She also shared a more positive update, saying a Starbucks barista gave her free coffee and encouraged her to order something different from her usual drink.
What Commenters Said About the Symptoms
Some commenters shared their own experiences with extreme menstrual cramps and panic attacks, while others suggested possible explanations for Ava Marie’s symptoms. No commenter could determine what had happened based on the video alone.
“That happens to me during panic attacks. It’s terrifying,”
Another commenter raised low iron and other possible factors, writing:
“Can be panic attack, low ferritin/low iron, endometriosis for bad cramps.”
Other viewers focused on what they perceived as a difference in the size of Ava Marie’s pupils and said they believed it could be a sign of a stroke or another serious problem.
“This literally happened to me. I was having such bad cramps and then I thought I was gonna throw up and then my arms and back started tingling and feeling like they were being scratched, and I had to go to the ER.”
“Idk because one of your pupils look bigger than the other and it’s a big sign of a stroke or that something is off. I’d get a MRI or go back.”
Why This Matters
Ava Marie’s account has prompted discussion about severe period pain, panic symptoms and other potentially serious health concerns. However, the video does not establish the cause of her symptoms, and the commenters’ suggestions are not confirmed diagnoses. The Daily Dot said it was unable to independently verify the events described by @ava.mari3, which are based solely on her personal account shared in the video.
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms did Ava Marie describe?
Ava Marie said she experienced severe menstrual cramps, paleness, heavy sweating, nausea or the feeling that she might faint, tingling in both arms and claw-like contractions that left her unable to move them.
Why did Ava Marie call 911?
She said she feared she could be having a stroke, seizure or heart attack after both arms became stuck in a claw-like position. She said her mother called 911 first, followed by Ava Marie calling emergency services herself.
Was the cause of the episode confirmed?
No. The video provided Ava Marie’s personal account, and The Daily Dot reported that it could not independently verify the events. Commenters suggested several possibilities, but none was confirmed.
