Hello from another former accutane patient and frequent fainter! The triggers and symptoms you mention totally ring true. I’ve passed out (to name a few places) in yankee stadium, doctors offices, classrooms, parties etc - luckily all relatively funny after the fact. Thanks for writing this!
I've been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope as well, though quite recently (2013) and with different triggers. Thank you for writing about it and sharing your experience!
I'd agree that they definitely grow to be funny after the fact, once we're all recovered. Pain is my key trigger, but only when coupled with something else ie dehydration, consuming alcohol, high stress, etc. If those factors aren't also present, I have a high pain tolerance. But, for example, a couple drinks in during a semester abroad, I stubbed my toe and was down immediately. It's such a strange diagnosis! My BP/HR don't ever spike at all, just drop, which makes it more difficult to 'treat.'
Ah, yes, dehydration is a factor for me too. It is a strange thing. It’s crazy that a stubbed toe can trigger it (combined with the alcohol, of course)!
I think I was 19 or 20 the first time I donated blood. I got about half way through and the nurse said “Your done, you are not having a good experience. So we are going to stop.” I had to lay there for about a half an hour. Good news is I’m scheduled to donate blood at The Red Cross on February 23. ❤️
I can so relate to your story today. I too had the syncope experience while giving blood. Pretty frightening and I don't attempt it anymore. I hope you didn't jinx it by saying how long it has been since the last one!! Good luck!
Hello from another former accutane patient and frequent fainter! The triggers and symptoms you mention totally ring true. I’ve passed out (to name a few places) in yankee stadium, doctors offices, classrooms, parties etc - luckily all relatively funny after the fact. Thanks for writing this!
Oh man, yankee stadium, huh? Wow!
I've been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope as well, though quite recently (2013) and with different triggers. Thank you for writing about it and sharing your experience!
It's no fun when it's happening, but I think some of these stories have become funny as time has passed. I'm curious, what are the triggers for you?
I'd agree that they definitely grow to be funny after the fact, once we're all recovered. Pain is my key trigger, but only when coupled with something else ie dehydration, consuming alcohol, high stress, etc. If those factors aren't also present, I have a high pain tolerance. But, for example, a couple drinks in during a semester abroad, I stubbed my toe and was down immediately. It's such a strange diagnosis! My BP/HR don't ever spike at all, just drop, which makes it more difficult to 'treat.'
Ah, yes, dehydration is a factor for me too. It is a strange thing. It’s crazy that a stubbed toe can trigger it (combined with the alcohol, of course)!
I think I was 19 or 20 the first time I donated blood. I got about half way through and the nurse said “Your done, you are not having a good experience. So we are going to stop.” I had to lay there for about a half an hour. Good news is I’m scheduled to donate blood at The Red Cross on February 23. ❤️
I can so relate to your story today. I too had the syncope experience while giving blood. Pretty frightening and I don't attempt it anymore. I hope you didn't jinx it by saying how long it has been since the last one!! Good luck!