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Posted 3/22/2015 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
I recently broke my ankle in 2 places in my ankle and the pain has become to the core painful! I'll be in mid conversation and then sleeping, or texting wake up and again I'd fallen asleep for 10 to 15 minutes. Is this some way of my body coping coping with the extreme agony? Passing out? I don't drive in can't for the reason it's my driving foot & two I'd be afraid I might pass out! Anyone have any ideas what this passing out thing is, all about about? It's driving me me insane!
Accidentwaiting2happen
Posted 3/22/2015 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Are you taking anything for pain or any other type of medication ?
Posted 3/22/2015 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
accidentwaitingtohappen welcome to healing well chronic pain forum. My suggestion would be to see a sleep specialist. There are allot of things that can cause you to be tired and fall asleep, do you snore or wake up allot during the night while sleeping? Sleep apnea could be causing you to fall asleep. Also you might want to Google "Narcolepsy" I have known several people with this condition. Bottom line is see your doctor and tell him/her the problems your having! You might need to have a sleep study done to get to the root of the problem! This is serious stuff so please just don't drive until you find out what is going on and causing you to fall asleep like that!

Again I We come you to the forum!

White Beard
Posted 3/22/2015 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to Healing Well.Are you taking pain meds?They can sometimes make you nod off,especially if you're not very tolerant to them.

Is this something new since your injury?

Welcome aboard the pain train.

Rick
Posted 3/22/2015 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are struggling…

When you hurt your ankle, did you fall or hit your head in any way? Are you on strong pain meds?

Whatever the cause, you do need to call your doc and let them know…not to scare you, but it could indicate something serious. Let your doc know and he/she can decide what actions need to be taken.

Hope you're feeling better very soon though!!
Posted 3/22/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
OUCH--I'm sorry to hear of the double fracture of the ankle. You're in for a tough go, but you're making the right call to not drive--especially with the nodding off without your permission!
While recovery from fractures takes time, it doesn't cause nodding off during texting---or driving!
I don't know the kind of relationship you have with the orthopaedic doc, but I'd connect with him poste haste! He can point you in the right direction or get you referred if it's out of his realm of expertise.

Good luck! And good choice on the driving deal (I know it's sucky to have to rely on others right now but you have one chance to get this ankle healed properly, ya know what I mean?)
Posted 3/23/2015 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AWtohappen........................ Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum! I am sorry that you are in a rough place right now. Something is going on whether it's a narcolepsy or a sleep apnea problem OR some kind of trauma, especially with the head. It's kind of bizarre that you are in and out of it all the time, could this be caused by the medication that you are taking?

I would highly suggest you have a friend or family get you into see someone as soon as possible. You can start with a GP/family doctor and let them refer you on as needed. You always have the option of going to the ER if you just keep passing out, that would be something that medical attention quickly.

I hope you are able to get the care you need promptly and like everyone said, please don't drive - have someone drive you or call for help!

Hugs from Texas,

Pam
Posted 3/27/2015 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
for what its worth, when my potassium and vit d levels are very low...very low, i do that. fall asleep whenever/wherever. took a while to figure it out. but now when it starts i know what to do, head to the doc and get my levels checked. can be serious. good luck and feel better.
Posted 3/27/2015 4:31 AM (GMT 0)
Have you gone to the doctors yet and got your levels checked. I too suffer from Vit B and Vit D deficiency, I have been on supplements for 2 years now. My Vit D was only 21, which was very low and since taking the supplements it has only gotten up to 35, I am due to get another level done soon. I wanted to say though, I do not get the sleepy symptoms like you have had. Did the doctor substantiate that?

I hope you get to feeling better and are able to stay awake, drive and get around somewhat normal.

Hugs from Texas,

Pam
Posted 3/27/2015 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
for me i think it was more the low potassium (5) making me nod off than the vit d (officially rickitts...spelling? level was 12. i was prescribed 20,000 vit d and potassium pills. had to have potassium iv in the er for a while before they would let me go back home. said it was critical to have a level that low and gave me a list of foods to eat. pretty sure it has to due with being basically bed ridden bc of my back injury. never seeing the sun anymore, exercising, ect.
Posted 3/27/2015 5:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hoopshouba,

Yea, a critically low potassium can lead to all kinds of serious problems including heart arrhythmias. Not a good situation t be in and so glad you were able to get some fluids in you to stabilize it.

If I remember when I first had my Vit D level checked and it was so low, I was taking 50,000 iu's a day, then I had a recheck in 12 weeks and level only came up 5. The doc said normally the level goes up very slowly so expect a long haul in taking supplements. Well he was right! To this day I am still taking them, but it's all good I would rather have a little more than a lot less.

Hugs from Texas,

Pam
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