almost passed out today...

blessednewmomma

I was at a store today and literally almost ended up on the floor. My hearing started to go and I got almost grainy tunnel vision. I had eaten before I left the house . The only thing I could think of was that I was dehydrated. Has anyone else had this problem??

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proud-mommy-to-be

Yep, was at a grave side service... out in the hot sun, that we thought would be short. It ended up being an hour. They had to sit me down and get water. I think it was the heat and dehydration as well. I always keep water with me now.

shainababygirl

I do this when I get too hot. Also, it could have been a spike in your blood pressure. Drink lots of water and call your doctor if you do it again.

I'd check my BP when I was somewhere that had one of those little self checker things too, just to be safe. 

mattandbekah

yep, although for me this is usually followed by vomiting...I was told to drink more water, and make sure I sit down the minute I start feeling dizzy.

topazwind

Yea, I have had it happen a few times. ?Generally it could be one of a few things, low blood sugar, dehydration or just the fact that the body has to work harder to pump all that blood around and sometimes it needs a little help. ?Making sure you have enough water and?protein?are very important. ?Bring water with you when you go out so you can sip at it if you feel thirsty or start to overheat. ?Also, when standing for a long time, move around to help keep the circulation going, in other words don't stand in one place for too long and don't lock your knees. ?If it happens repeatedly before your next doctors appointment I would call, otherwise mention it to him when you see him next. ?

DollyPants

yes, a few weeks ago, and at work occasionally like today. ? ?My Dr said not to worry, its either low blood pressure, low blood sugar or dehydration. ?So I always try and sit down, eat ?and drink some water.

Hope you start feeling better!!?

GreenEyedGal

That is exactly how I feel after I get up too fast from getting blood drawn. My first "episode" was when I was 16 and had gotten up from getting my belly button pierced. To me, it has something to do with standing up too fast, I think. It hasn't happened in long time but I think the fact that I take my time getting up has something to do with it. I'm sorry you had to go through that, it's no fun at all and downright scary!

etill39

Yes!  When I was 14 weeks I was just starting my shift at work, got all my paperwork ready and said to the secretary that something didn't feel right.  I stood up to look for a phone on the unit to start listening to report, and about halfway down the hallway I remember being super lightheaded, having double vision for a second, and the next thing I knew I woke up on the floor.  Before I even opened my eyes I heard someone yell, "She's on the floor!" and they brought over a wheelchair and took me right downstairs to the ER. They gave me a few liters of IV fluids because my blood pressure was low, some IV Zofran, and I got an ultrasound because I had some cramping after I woke up, also because I didn't remember how I fell and they wanted to rule out any fetal injury.  Everything was fine though, and I went home after about 5 hours.

 Great benefit of working in a hospital though, I guess.