passing out

I know this is the last thing you want to hear...well it's the last thing I usually want to hear...but you should talk to your doctor about it.

OR :)

Do you keep track of what you're eating? Can you sense ANY type of pattern at all?

mormaly for me to pass out i have to be in extrem pain, but about a month ago it came on me so sunddenly sitting at the PC typing, this was b4 i was placed and any meds other then my celerbex for pain, then right after that i started with virtago. it is very scary i am so sorry you was hurt in your fall. lyme what a evil disease.

Must be very scarry to pass out, is it possible you are losing electrolytes ? You may consider testing your electrolyetes periodically or did you consider orthstatic hypotension?

Hi Judy!!!
Thank you for your input!! I hadn't thought of an electrolyght imbalance. How does one go about checking it out on their own or getting that checked out?

Hi Frango!!!
Ahh, another 'old' friend!!! Thank you for your suggestions!! And as far as I'm concerned, LD took away any modesty I had about discussing sensitive topics!!

I will follow up on your suggestions & see what I might be able to find out. As far as having this happen before LD-- I have narrowed down the time period as

to when I most likely contracted this disease & I would have to say I most likely was at the ripe old age of 6 or 7. All I can remember of my life at that time has to do with being ill - a lot!

So trying to remember that far back is not an option for me- heck!!! I have trouble remembering what I ate for dinner last night!!!

Please - I'm still open to any more suggestions - or guesses at this point!!!

I happened to see your post title and wanted to make sure you are heading to the er with this passing out? It could be so many issues, yes of course it can be from your lyme, but I think with that kind of sign it might be a good idea to get fully checked out.

Wow!!
You all responding so well to my cry for help has truly touched me!!! I kind of forgot just how good it feels, as this is something very few sites can offer!!!
*******Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!***********

Veromia
thank you so much for that info!!! I will see if my doc knows how to test for Bart, as he is only a Lyme-friendly doc, although he is a very understanding doc too. Unfortunately that's the best I can get here in my area.

Although I'm not sure if I could have contracted Bart, as I have only been as far east as Michigan & Georgia. I live in the upper south/lower midwest. But(!!!),

anything is possible with a Lymie!!!


MMMNAVY~
Thank you so much for your concern! I have reached the point where should I pass out again - even for a minute- I am calling out to hubby & will make him help me back to the bed!!

I am not taking any more risks!! When I make my nightly trip to the potty, I now am very aware of my situation & surroundings!!!


Jendays~
You may be very right in wondering about my electrolytes. I have become very heat sensitive the last few years ( ), although it was early spring and late fall when these occurred.

I normally drink 4 - 5 quarts of some kind of fluids, except for summertime where I increase that amount by almost double. I know that the amount of fluid drank doesn't mean I am getting enough electrolytes though.

My doc told me on my last visit (about 1 month ago) told me I was low on sodium - of all things!) and told me to increase my salt intake. I use good sea salt.

Sorry all I forgot to mention that before!!!

Is it possible that low sodium could cause that as well? At any rate - thank you. I will ask my doc to test my potassium levels as well.


Frango~
I will talk with my doc about the autonomic nerve thingy. My heart is supposedly very healthy & strong - should I ask more in-depth questions about my heart? What kind of things should be watched for?


Once again - you all have me thoroughly warmed inside, knowing I have such wonderful & great people to help me get through this!!!!

Traveler,
I am quite serious going to the ER (not just calling your husband), this is not something to mess around with. It could be your CNS, heart, an infection, or it could just be plain old dehydration.  I have the violent bm's due to crohns and passing out afterwards usually only happened when I had an infection or artial fribration.  Please, Please see a doctor about this.
Navy

Hi Traveler,

Instead of a tilt table test try to monitor your prssure yourself, Kandinsky wrote me I should sit for a few minuites  ( not after eating) take my pressure, stand up and take the pressure again, see if you see lower numbers when you stand up, this was my first lyme disease symtom Orthostatic Hypotension, I tried to find a doctor that specializes in autonomic diseases but  he wanted 1600.00 and I dont think there is much he can do, if you see your  standing and sitting numbers dont match, also take your pulse if your pulse goes up and pressure down I would recommend a cardiologist, hopefully it will never happen again but if it should you may consider calling 911 if they can get to you really fast to test your vitals, it may give you some idea of what is happening, did you ever wear a Holter?

A Holter Monitor is just a smaller version of a hospital heart monitor. You're all hooked up as if to an EKG and you have a little gadget that records everything. They sometimes do this for 24 hours, sometimes a week, sometimes a full month. You should record in a booklet what symptoms you feel and when (i.e. going to the bathroom, walking fast, when you first stand up, etc).

Good luck! I also have blood pressure and heart rhythm issues. I feel as if my heart is swollen in my chest quite often. They've never been able to detect anything except PVCs, and in the absence of heart disease, they say PVCs are not harmful.

Halter monitor is not that big a deal...Any heart doc can strap it on and they could get to the bottom of this.

All passing out episodes must be taken seriously.

Don't give up getting to the bottom of it. Even if a neuro and lyme doc did!

Traveler,

Deffinitely tell your Dr. about it. Look up vasovagal syncope. I have worked in a nursing home for 23 years, and over the years we have had residents who would experience this while on the toilet. We watched them closely and after a bit of rest in bed, they would recover. As an aide, I don't know off hand what was done medically to try to alleviate this or what meds they were on. I just looked it up and there are things that can be helpful. Also if you have the chance of falling and injuring yourself, you might want to make sure you husband is nearby and at least keeping an ear open in case it does happen again. Certain residents did this regularly.

Take Care!