I was at work (I start at 7:30) and started feeling funny while doing
microscope work around 9. I went to break at 9:15 and after going up
some stairs, almost passed out in the cafeteria. I couldn't see,
everything was black, and felt like I was going down. I sat at the
table for a while, tried to eat something, but felt nauseous so
couldn't...then had my coworkers bring me to the break room. After
drinking water, OJ and eating a tiny bit, I still wasn't feeling good so
I went to the ER. I was there all day. Everything came back normal,
except for a slightly low pulse, which is hereditary and I've always had
it. The doc thinks that my low pulse, with blood volume increasing
like it does in pregnancy, is what caused it - my body couldn't keep
up. I got an IV. I was sent home, but I still felt sort of weird. I
am home now, and feel ok, but I am worried because I don't want that to
happen again. It was so scary! This happened twice before but only
during pregnancy, but never this bad. Has anyone else experienced this
before? I am anemic, but its getting better because I am taking iron
now. So weird. I'm also scared that they are going to put my on bed
rest if these almost fainting episodes keep happening. ggrr.
TTC since July 2009.
MFI, Moving onto IVF-ICSI.
IVF #1 = BFP - sadly a blighted ovum discovered at 7 wks. D+C 12/7/10. IVF#2 - ER 3/27. 8 fertilized. ET 4/1; transferred 2 blasts; 2 frosties (total of 3 now) Beta #1, 4/11 = 291! Beta#2, 4/18 = 2702. Beta #3, 4/25 = 17303. Ultrasound #1, 4/29 = 1 perfect baby and heartbeat!. 7/21 = a/s! It's a boy!! Robert Lawrence was born on December 1st at 4:32 am weighing 6lb 3oz, 19.5 inches long and healthy as anything!!
That sounds really scary! I think what the dr. said makes sense. Maybe your bp drops? I didn't pass out, but I feel extremely exhausted most days. I think it's just the lovely side effects of pregnancy. Hope it doesn't happen again.
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I'm sorry. I have noticed that microscope work, especially when I'm on it for long periods, has been more likely to make me faint as well. I think it's just making me too sea-sick from all the back and forth movement. I hope it's nothing too concerning and you don't have to go on bed rest!
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Re: Almost passed out again today.
That is scary! I'm glad you're ok. That would seriously freak me out.
I hope it doesn't happen again!
DX: PCO, ENDO, High NK, MTHFR
8/10 = Lap to remove Endo
2 Femara TI, 3 Follistim IUI = BFN & 1 c/p
IVF #1 - BFP - boy/girl Twins!
Ben and Reese born at 34w2d!
Diagnosed PCOS 2/07, TTC #1 since 8/09
11/10 - Clomid Round 1 = BFN
12/10 - Clomid Round 2 = BFN
1/11 - Voluntary Break = BFN (duh)
2/11 - Clomid Round 3 = BFN
3/11 - Femara + IUI = BFP * Beta#1=56 * Beta#2=266
*Cautiously expecting baby girls on November 28, 2011*