Black outs anyone? (kind of long)

Brandyjean30 · December 2011

They're starting to freak me out! The past week I have been really dizzy whenever I stand up but it was nothing that I couldn't power through. Yesterday morning I jumped out of bed so excited to not feel naseaus for the first time in months and by the time I made it to the bathroom (10 feet away) I had tunnel vision that went completely black and I started to shake. I found the wall and slid down it so that if I fainted I wouldn't hurt myself. I was incredinly weak for a few minutes but my vision came back and I picked myself up. I thought it was my blood sugar so I went to the kitched and got a popcycle and went back to bed. After about 10 minutes I got up again still woozy but a bit better. I was weak the rest of the day but ok for the most part.

Today I went christmas shopping. I was at the mall maybe an hour and started to feel the same way again. I managed to make it to my car before the black out hit. I felt incredibly naseaus and exhausted. When I started to feel better I stopped by a taco bell and got some food (once again thinking blood sugar) and went home. I ate and as soon as I stood up from the table I felt the weakness again.

Has anyone felt this before? I checked around on Dr. Google and found where it may be low blood pressure. Hopefully the midwife will call soon and I can find some kind of solution. Thanks for reading.

(I also wanted to add that re-reading this I know it looks like I have horrible eating habbits but I really don't. The popcycle seemed smart for the instant sugar and the taco bell was the closest thing to my house. I normally have a very balanced diet Embarrassed )

CAMbaby · December 2011

I felt like this during my first pregnancy. The doc did a blood draw and found out I was anemic and needed iron. It took a while to get it back up but taking iron really helped. Maybe go to the doc and ask them to test it for you.

dnh · December 2011

I passed out on the subway two weeks ago. Heres what the doc told me.

Eat small meals often, even if just snacks in between

Stay hydrated

Try to keep a juice box in my purse when commuting

If you feel faint/lightheaded while standing sit immediately even if its on the floor

If you can and have the room put your head between your knees

Take it easy while going from sitting to standing especially when getting out of bed in the morning.

geauxfrogs · December 2011

I'd call the dr and talk to a nurse.

I passed out (like on the floor, people wanting to call 911) at the post office last week. I called the dr's office. The nurse I talked to said that it most likely had to do with blood volume. She said to stay very hydrated and take it easy the rest of the day. She also said if I got a headache that wouldn't go away with tylenol or if it happened again to call and they'd see me before my next appointment.

Brandyjean30 · December 2011

dnh:

I passed out on the subway two weeks ago. Heres what the doc told me.

Eat small meals often, even if just snacks in between

Stay hydrated

Try to keep a juice box in my purse when commuting

If you feel faint/lightheaded while standing sit immediately even if its on the floor

If you can and have the room put your head between your knees

Take it easy while going from sitting to standing especially when getting out of bed in the morning.

Thanks for the responses ladies. This is exactly what my midwife told me. I was hoping there would be some magic cure all but I guess I'll just suck it up and chalk it up to another joy of pregnancy.

cmchristian · December 2011

I have been dizzy lately. I usually sit down before it gets to the point of blacking out, but that used to happen all the time when I was little.

Is it better when you eat? If it is your sugar level you might want to get checked for Gestiational diabetes sooner than the normal. My dad gets that way when his levels are all out of whack. He is diabetic.

Brandyjean30 · December 2011

cmchristian:

I have been dizzy lately. I usually sit down before it gets to the point of blacking out, but that used to happen all the time when I was little.

Is it better when you eat? If it is your sugar level you might want to get checked for Gestiational diabetes sooner than the normal. My dad gets that way when his levels are all out of whack. He is diabetic.

I'm not convinced eating helps. Honestly laying down makes me feel the best.

katrod · December 2011

This may sound terrible, but I'm glad to see that I am not the only one having this issue. It's EVERY time I stand up. Even if I take it slow, regardless of what I've eaten. Go to dr. tomorrow and going to bring it up to make sure it's not anything serious, but at least I know that I'm not alone. Hope you're feeling better. BE CAREFUL!!

JennyJensing · December 2011

dnh:

I passed out on the subway two weeks ago. Heres what the doc told me.

Eat small meals often, even if just snacks in between

Stay hydrated

Try to keep a juice box in my purse when commuting

If you feel faint/lightheaded while standing sit immediately even if its on the floor

If you can and have the room put your head between your knees

Take it easy while going from sitting to standing especially when getting out of bed in the morning.

This. Most of the time when I get dizzy and faint feeling, it's because I haven't drank enough water. Try to get half your body weight in ounces of water daily. If none of this helps, have your dr test you for pre-eclampsia (sp?).

TKx2 · December 2011

I passed out at work at 10 weeks while giving a spelling test (my poor 1st graders thought I died!) I was taken to the ER and everything looked fine. 2 weeks later it happened again while I was driving down the interstate...luckily I felt it coming on a managed to get to the side of the road and put my head down. I was pulled from work the next day and am on very restricted driving b/c the dizziness won't go away. I've been seeing a cardiologist b/c mine is related to my heart - it can't keep up with getting blood to both me and the baby. As you said, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, anemia, dehydration, etc. can all be culprits. Try to get in to your doctor ASAP, this is definitely not something you want to mess around with.

TKx2 · December 2011

Forgot to mention, my cardiologist said that blood volume can also be an issue. He has me drinking a ton of water, Gatorade and eating lots of salt to help me retain water to help up my blood supply. Even if your issue isn't heart related, it could help.

jr009j · December 2011

dnh:
I passed out on the subway two weeks ago. Heres what the doc told me.
Eat small meals often, even if just snacks in between
Stay hydrated
Try to keep a juice box in my purse when commuting
If you feel faint/lightheaded while standing sit immediately even if its on the floor
If you can and have the room put your head between your knees
Take it easy while going from sitting to standing especially when getting out of bed in the morning.

I had a couple of near black out moments right around 14-18 weeks. My doctor told me exactly the same things to do.

lpichach · December 2011

I'd say sugar levels first, so try bringing snacks all the time. And if that doesn't do it, you could be anemic so get your iron levels checked

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