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Nearly fainted and didn't realise that I pooped myself.....

miriam2014miriam2014 member
edited March 2015 in July 2015 Moms
I nearly passed out today while at work, felt cold sweat, had shivers and then ears started ringing. When I finally came around I realised that I had pooped myself and I didn't even know???? Been fine for the rest of the day. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Re: Nearly fainted and didn't realise that I pooped myself.....

  • abbymessinaabbymessina member
    I have to say I have never experienced this myself, but it sounds like a horrible experience to go through!! Especially the pooping part. I know blood pressure can make you feel faint and actually cause blacking out but I've never heard of the pooping part.
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  • miriam2014miriam2014 member
    I know me neither, I've blacked out many times in this and prev pregnancies. But Never experienced this, I've made appt to see doctor hopefully it's nothing serious. (Fingers crossed)
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  • ashleytiffashleytiff member
    edited March 2015
    How's your iron? Ive passed out before due to anemia when I was younger & not pregnant, had a nice ambulance ride to the hospital. Low iron isn't uncommon in pregnancy.
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  • miriam2014miriam2014 member
    Just waiting on blood results, previous ones at 12 weeks came back normal
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  • jlamb252019jlamb252019 member
    I am sorry this happened to you. I almost blacked out in the shower yesterday. I found this article https://www.babycenter.com/0_dizziness-and-fainting-during-pregnancy_228.bc.

    Since 4 or possibly 5 of these things applied to me at the time I decided it wasn't something to worry to much about (as long as it's an isolated incident). I think loosing control of your bowels and urinary incontince is not uncommon in this kind of situation. I hope your iron comes back okay. I hate taking iron!
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  • claudia3059claudia3059 member
    I passed out once at work, pre pregnancy and my doctor asked me if I had pooped. I hadn't but he said if I had it may be an indication of a seizure.

    Good luck to you...I hope every thing is okay.
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  • miriam2014miriam2014 member
    edited March 2015
    Thank you, really appreciate it.
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  • whitjweaverwhitjweaver member
    I would speak to your doctor about this, although I don't have any experience personally, i do work with individuals that have seizures on a normal basis and incontinence and bowel movements are not uncommon while having seizures.  They can also have the black out effect, and you don't remember them.  Hope all is okay!
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  • twindlejtwindlej member
    With the pooping part it sounds like a vagal response. I would definately contact your OB if u haven't already. Losing your bowls from a regular fainting spell isn't normal. Prayers coming your way and I hope u find out what caused this.
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  • asherkasherk member
    I am anemic so I've had my fair share of fainting spells. Usually the #1 way that I know one is coming is that I get a little dizzy and urgently need to poo...so I know the horrible displeasure that is pooing yourself when you faint. For me, I need to take an iron supplement every day, and that usually keeps me going pretty well. I agree with PPs that you should mention it to your doctor and maybe get new bloods done to check your iron. For me, the pooing thing is just my body's fun way of freaking out, but it could be indicative of a more severe reaction, so it's definitely worth checking on. Hope you find some answers!
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