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I've been this way for decades (I'm in my 40's). Anything that makes me feel uncomfortable, especially medical things, signals my vagal response and I either faint or have to sit down and hope I don't faint. I doesn't even have to be something happening to myself, I can't even watch things with others or hear about it without feeling the blood leaving my extremities. It's very embarrassing but there's nothing I can do to stop it. I've learned to watch dr's about it if I suspect it to kick in. It begins with me getting very hot, then tunnel vision, then the blood rushing from my arms and legs. I usually faint at that point.
Anyone else like this? Is there anything you can do to make it better? I've heard if you lay down and put your feet up, that it helps. Any advice or at least to hear from others with this would be helpful.
Ive only had it happen once and my friend said I suddenly got pale and lips blue and she called an ambulance. I was given the same advice to lie down and put feet up until it passes if it happens again. According to the Mayo Clinic site you have to try and avoid the triggers ,easier said than done. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/syc-20350527
Have you been diagnosed by a physician? Just wondering...
When it happened to me it wasn't declared as a diagnosis as much as a reaction to sudden intense pain by the attending physician at the hospital. Most of the staff treated it as meh!
Oh I disagree, it is indeed something to be concerned about...that's why I was wondering what medical imput she received...
ER staff see the worst there is on a daily basis...IMO...they can be a bit dismissive on occasion of what they see are minor complaints, especially when they have a trauma victim in the next cubicle. I used to sub in the ER from a different dept.
Oh I disagree, it is indeed something to be concerned about...that's why I was wondering what medical imput she received...
ER staff see the worst there is on a daily basis...IMO...they can be a bit dismissive on occasion of what they see are minor complaints, especially when they have a trauma victim in the next cubicle. I used to sub in the ER from a different dept.
In my case is was NOT something to be concerned about. It happened ONE time, the hospital staff didn't see it as an ongoing issue. I was not offended, nor did I think their reaction unfairly dismissive. On the other hand if it had kept happening, and I was falling, fainting and getting hurt, SURE it's something to be concerned about.
Have you been diagnosed by a physician? Just wondering...
Not formally, but my dr. (actually multiple doctors) know about it and don't seem concerned. I'm very healthy otherwise. I've been this way for over 30 years. I often faint when they draw blood from me too. I look away, and the needles don't really bother me, but once it starts to be drawn, whether I know it or not, I can faint. I saw my son have a bad reaction once to a shot and I fainted. Sometimes once I come to, I'll vomit several times for hours. It's not a fun thing to deal with.
Lie down and elevate the feet, for sure. If you cant lie down, sit and put your head down between your knees. Focus on your breathing.
My friend gets that way with blood.
If, when it happens again, I"m going to try the elevated feet if possible. I often find water helps, but it's probably because I get sweaty and clammy feeling just before fainting.
Not formally, but my dr. (actually multiple doctors) know about it and don't seem concerned. I'm very healthy otherwise. I've been this way for over 30 years. I often faint when they draw blood from me too. I look away, and the needles don't really bother me, but once it starts to be drawn, whether I know it or not, I can faint. I saw my son have a bad reaction once to a shot and I fainted. Sometimes once I come to, I'll vomit several times for hours. It's not a fun thing to deal with.
I don’t think it is unusual at all. I watch medical procedures/blood draws and am usually super calm and they all think it is bizarre. I do have a strange delayed response to some female procedures. I had one where they told me to rest for a while and I did, but then I went to have lunch across the street and almost passed out in the parking lot after. They are not really sure what causes it.
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