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Anybody with experience on passing out or fainting?

I have had a problem with passing out/ fainting. I don't know what is causing me to faint. I normally feel fine but the other night I was coming home from work, sat down was just relaxing watching youtube then all of a sudden I just felt super off I felt like I couldn't think at all. I leaned back in my seat and I started to sweat. My hands felt heavy everything was was like weighing down on me I tried to relax myself as much as possible. All of a sudden all the sound in the room felt like it was sucked out of my ears. And all I saw was darkness. When I woke back up I had thrown up on myself and in front of me. The puke was like super foamy.. Not like normal puke. I had no strength in my body to even get up yet. My friend was there we stay in a camper together and he had said something to me but i couldnt make out what he said. I then felt the worst cramps of my life in my stomach. It was like I was having a contraction. It was very painful and lasted about 30 mins. I asked my friend did i wake him up with me puking and he replied that the shaking was what woke him up. I was surprised I didnt remember shaking. He said it looked like I was having a damn seizure. I just really wanted to know if anyone else has a similar story? If you have ever passed out so hard that it looked like a seizure?
twiigss · M
Yes, you may have had a seizure. I would highly recommend seeing a neurologist, or go to the ER. I have seizures but I go from being normal to being laid out on the floor having convulsions. No warnings or anything, and they usually happen in the early morning when I'm waking up.

I'm on dilantin and taking the medication completely stops any seizures. Although, I have a feeling that sometimes I have mini-seizures and just don't know it. I've recorded myself sleeping, and it's scary watching yourself move about.

If it happens again, first thing they need to ask is, what is the date, what's your name. Did you lose any body heat? I lose all my body heat after a seizure.
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
Im glad the medicine is helping you for the most part. It must be so scary to have to go through that all the time!
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twiigss · M
@Thatonekid236 Well apparently I have grand-mal seizures. So far I've had a total of what I believe is 9 grand-mal seizures since I was 23. I think it's one of the worse kinds you can have.

But now I have a Sun-Sat AM/PM pill box so the forgetting isn't as bad, but it still happens.
My episodes are different to yours...

I usually start off with a dizziness sensation, then my vision starts to go black - if I don't listen to my body and rest at that point, then I hit the floor.

I have felt sick with it, but I haven't actually been sick as you describe.

It is something that you need to seek medical help with because that sounds like some sort of seizure and only a doctor can refer you to further testing to get to the bottom of what happened to you.
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@HootyTheNightOwl thanks for sharing your experience with me.
ExtremeNext · 31-35
Does being drunk count
Allelse · 36-40, M
I don't faint but when I have partial seizures I loss conciseness for a few minutes and talk a bunch of gibberish. But I do pass out and fall over when I have a seizure.

Is there any chance you're pregnant?
MellyMel22 · F
[i][c=BF0080]You need to see a specialist and be sure you’re okay 😔

Have you noticed a headache before or after that happens? [/c][/i]
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@MellyMel22 nope. I felt completely normal then Bam felt like I was gonna die. I knew I was fainting but i never had such a extreme faint before.
@Thatonekid236 Doctor. I will keep saying this.
MellyMel22 · F
@Thatonekid236 [i][c=BF0080]You should try to see a good neuro. I hope you’re okay.. [/c][/i]
Gulliver369 · 46-50, M
Did you get checked for epilepsy?
Sounds like an epileptic seizure that you had
Not a huge deal but there’s meds you can have on hand to help if you have another
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@Gulliver369 no. I never got checked out for epilepsy.
pentacorn · F
it does sound very much like a seizure. my cousin has seizures.

did you feel extremely tired afterwards?
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@pentacorn i did for about 30 mins when i was trying to gather enough strength to clean up my puke. But then after i got my strength back i went straight to the ER. The people in the ER told me if it was a seizure then id be too tired to come there. But honestly i was tired but i was also scared of having another episode so i went anyways.
pentacorn · F
@Thatonekid236 i can imagine your tiredness being challenged by concern. i would have gone no matter what too.
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
As soon as I started reading it i thought seizure.
I’m obviously not a doctor so I can’t say it was or wasn’t brought on by you fainting but to me it sounds like you may have something neurological going on causing you to have seizures.
You really need to get this checked out as soon as possible. To be honest I wouldn’t discourage you from going to the er 🤷🏼‍♀️
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@DeluxedEdition I guess I was just hoping it wasn't one because ive read online that some people can pass out and look like theyre having a seizure but not actually having one. I plan on seeing a doctor very soon.
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
@Thatonekid236 Be Safe
Montanaman · M
Dr. Asking Sweeps is like asking what should your obituary say?
😳🤗🤗
@Montanaman Right up there next to Dr Google...
You need to get checked cause that does not sound Normal at all
WandererTony · 56-60, M
Get a thorough check up. Meet a good doctor
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
That's how a seizure is normally described. You need to see a neurologist.
I had several tetany attacks but I never puked or passed out. If doctors won't find anything you could try taking magnesium which helps with tetany but from what you described it sounds more serious.
I don't think I have ever heard of that combo of stuff. Kind of reminds me of a severe panic attack though. But you'd know if you were afraid or not. Are you okay now though? Has it happened more than once?
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@canusernamebemyusername Before I passed out I was watching a video of a girl getting her belly button pierced and thats when I started to feel like I was going to pass out. Although i didnt feel scared i just felt like i was gonna pass out.
@Thatonekid236 That could have done it actually. Cause I have had that same reaction to stuff that was not pleasent to look at. I had to get a joint tap once and even though it didn't hurt I still had those same symptoms. Minus the vomiting. But it still felt like I would anyway.
kodiac · 22-25, M
The stomach pain and puking doesn't happen to me when i have a seizure.Unless you pulled a muscle in your stomach but that wouldn't go away quickly. Do you get a metallic taste before you pass out?
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@kodiac no. I just feel really weird. Almost like I took a drug and am about to start tripping. Thats the only feeling i can use to describe it.
kodiac · 22-25, M
@Thatonekid236 Sounds like you need a second opnion other than the doc you saw.
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@MarmeeMarch Helpful as usual.
Nayla · 51-55, F
I passed out several times when I was pregnant with my first child
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@Nayla that sounds awful and scary.
Omf you neda see a doc like right now
Thatonekid236 · 26-30, F
@TryingtoLava I saw a doctor they told me I was healthy and then I just went home.
@Thatonekid236 then you gota go to a priest next
@Thatonekid236 Get a second opinion.
Roteampelbremser · 61-69
That sounds like an epileptic seizure.
Virgo79 · 61-69, M
You better get checked out that could be serious
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Khenpal1 · M
rare case of epilepsy ?
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
It sounds like a seizure to me. Make an appointment with your doctor.
That [u]was[/u] a seizure. See a doctor.
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
@LordShadowfire that part

This is immediately life threatening

 
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