[drkenan]

A friend of mine had a very similar thing happen but he passed out 3 times. The family doc didn't find anything wrong so they sent him to a cardiologist who did a bunch of tests and didn't find anything wrong either. It hasn't happened to him since and it's probably been 2 years. I know I'd be worried as hell too but try to stay relaxed - this apparently happens to others a lot as well.

 

[drkenan]

Did anyone else lean up against the wall in elementary school and choke yourself until you passed out because you thought it was cool? or was that just around here?

That's some funny stuff.

We used to ride roller coasters and when we'd be going uphill, we'd take really deep breaths and lean our heads as far forward as possible, then when you hit the crest and start going down you flick your head back really fast and you'll pass out for most of the ride. Pretty nice way to get some kicks but it provides a wicked headache afterwards.

 

[brungeman]

I have a pretty low resting heart rate, and black out every so often when I get up too quick off the couch etc. It usually happens after being at rest for a while then getting up too quick! I fell backwards down a flight of steps landing on the concrete basement floor when I was 16 or so... the doc couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, and just told me to be careful when getting up after rest! Thanks Dr. Obvious!

 

[Wumpus]

I have a pretty low resting heart rate, and black out every so often when I get up too quick off the couch etc. It usually happens after being at rest for a while then getting up too quick! I fell backwards down a flight of steps landing on the concrete basement floor when I was 16 or so... the doc couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, and just told me to be careful when getting up after rest! Thanks Dr. Obvious!

I don't pass out, but I get wicked head rushes occasionally when I stand up(come in spirts then stop for months) or some elevators.

 

[brungeman]

I don't pass out, but I get wicked head rushes occasionally when I stand up(come in spirts then stop for months) or some elevators.

yep... you got it too... a lot of times it is just that WAhWahwahwah headrush thing, but sometimes it goes to full black out and my body gets weak!

PS any news from loco? he hasn't checked in for a while has he?

 

[Ciaran]

I have a pretty low resting heart rate, and black out every so often when I get up too quick off the couch etc. It usually happens after being at rest for a while then getting up too quick! I fell backwards down a flight of steps landing on the concrete basement floor when I was 16 or so... the doc couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, and just told me to be careful when getting up after rest! Thanks Dr. Obvious!

Back when I was riding A LOT and in awesome shape (I am a fat lazy slob currently) that would happen to me as well. Unfortunately at the time I didn't have any health insurance so I never got into a doc.

 

[Sandwich]

maybe you're a hyper hypo

 

[Alpha Kenny Body]

I have a pretty low resting heart rate, and black out every so often when I get up too quick off the couch etc. It usually happens after being at rest for a while then getting up too quick! I fell backwards down a flight of steps landing on the concrete basement floor when I was 16 or so... the doc couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, and just told me to be careful when getting up after rest! Thanks Dr. Obvious!

I just saw a case like that in discovery home & health, only that this guy's heart stopped for a few seconds. Scary ****!!!

 

[loco-gringo]

I'm alive, but still feel worse than hell.

 

[Ciaran]

I'm alive, but still feel worse than hell.

Very sorry to hear that man. I hope you feel better soon! Healing vibes your way.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I have a pretty low resting heart rate, and black out every so often when I get up too quick off the couch etc. It usually happens after being at rest for a while then getting up too quick! I fell backwards down a flight of steps landing on the concrete basement floor when I was 16 or so... the doc couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, and just told me to be careful when getting up after rest! Thanks Dr. Obvious!

I get that. Did it at work once and whacked my head on a file cabinet on the way down. Usually I can feel it coming on and manage to sit back down before I go out.

 

[Red Rabbit]

Sounds more like he has hypoglycemia, which can be a side effect related to diabetes.

That is the word they used. I wasn't sure how to spell it and I didn't want to misinform anyone.

 

[brungeman]

I'm alive, but still feel worse than hell.

from the original illness or from the fall/headbashing?

as was said by others... Healing vibes sent your way! I hope you feel better soon!

 

[-dustin]

damn, yo, that sucks. sucks even more that you have to wait until monday to figure out what's up (assuming blood work reveals something).

i've passed out a few times (generally shock related). i recall enjoying being passed out...i tend to come out of it rather relaxed and quite mellow.

 

[stinkyboy]

Only read the thread until I got to the word "bejeebers"...

 

[MTBstud12]

So I see this as a perfect chance for one to yell out "geronimo" or better yet "Aubrey Eberhardt"

 

[DirtyMike]

......snip........., but if you have an erection lasting longer than four hours you should call your doctor!

So what happens if its been permanent since highschool???

 

[loco-gringo]

from the original illness or from the fall/headbashing?

as was said by others... Healing vibes sent your way! I hope you feel better soon!

Being sick. My neck hurts a touch, which could be falling, or from laying in bed all frickin' day. lthumbsdown:

btw - thanks for all the well wishes. I'm sure I'll be fine. Hopefully I'll even be good enough to post party pics from tomorrow night.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

So what happens if its been permanent since highschool???

Consider a career in porn.

 

[SDH Racing]

Sorry to hear that, get well soon. Not that this replaces medical info, but seriously check this book/site out, he covers just about everything in here including stories similar to yours. Not just cures but also ways to prevent getting sick in the first place.
Really good insider information on a variety of topics on here.

www.naturalcures.com

 

[Rip]

Had something like this happen to me back in 2001. Wound up being a viral infection.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I had food poisoning once so bad that I passed out... probably lack of fluids and electrolytes lowering blood pressure to dangerous levels. That's probably what happened to you.

I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

That was probably morning sickness you were experiencing.

 

[MTBstud12]

i think this was a perfect time for a "geronimo" or better yet a "aubrey eberhardt" if you must

 

[PatBranch]

A week or two after rolling my ankle riding, I was reading about ankle sprains on a computer at school. I guess I got kind grossed-out and got dizzy. I stumbled out of the library, nearly ate sh!t walking down a 4 stair and sat on a bench and breathed for a while. Then I went back in and went to ridemonkey instead.

 

[LordOpie]

Loco, how ya doing?

 

[loco-gringo]

Loco, how ya doing?

No more passing out, but think I have the flu. I feel awful. What's better is that my f*#king shoulder came out while I coughed last night. lthumbsdown: This sucks.

 

[Westy]

I thought I was coming down with the Loco disease yesterday. Instead it turns out I have the Shingles. WTF?? I wonder if this means I can join AARP?

 

[loco-gringo]

I thought I was coming down with the Loco disease yesterday. Instead it turns out I have the Shingles. WTF?? I wonder if this means I can join AARP?

Yes. I hope you feel better soon though. Shingles aren't something to laugh at, if I recall exactly what they are.

 

[Westy]

Yes. I hope you feel better soon though. Shingles aren't something to laugh at, if I recall exactly what they are.

A recycled version of chicken pox. Just a rash and a pounding headache. Only something serious if you are really old. More annoying than anything as moving around makes the head pound. It is beautiful out and I want to ride but I'm stuck on the couch. I'm pissed my weekend is ruined. Your pass out flu is more serious, heal up.

 

[kev211]

Did you lock your knees when you were taking a pee? I know that can cause you to pass out. Dont know why, but it does. But i gues that doesnt explain the second black out

 

[LordOpie]

Did you lock your knees when you were taking a pee? I know that can cause you to pass out. Dont know why, but it does. But i gues that doesnt explain the second black out

You're blocking an artery when you lock out, I believe. That traps blood in your legs lowering your blood pressure up high.

 

[Bonk]

Sounds like you have a heart condition. This was happening to my grandfather. I recommend they check out your heart. ...that or you have an issue with your arteries/veins where the little flaps within them to prevent backflow are not closing...especially when you get up. All your blood may be falling into your legs when you stand up due to this causing you to black out.

...that or your not eating enough and have very low blood pressure.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I thought I was coming down with the Loco disease yesterday. Instead it turns out I have the Shingles. WTF?? I wonder if this means I can join AARP?

Jesus Christ, Westy, thanks for taking the hit for me! Heal up!

 

[splat]

A recycled version of chicken pox. Just a rash and a pounding headache. Only something serious if you are really old. More annoying than anything as moving around makes the head pound. It is beautiful out and I want to ride but I'm stuck on the couch. I'm pissed my weekend is ruined. Your pass out flu is more serious, heal up.

I had them a couple of year s ago , they suck ! where is yours Mine were on teh back of the left side of my head. and My sympotms were just what you described . I have a friend who had them on his chest and said it was some o fthe worst pain he ever felt. I guess every one is different

 

[jimmydean]

I thought I was coming down with the Loco disease yesterday. Instead it turns out I have the Shingles. WTF?? I wonder if this means I can join AARP?

Shingles? You are old on a whole new level. You'll be getting a vist from Wilford Brimley any day now.

 

[Wumpus]

I thought I was coming down with the Loco disease yesterday. Instead it turns out I have the Shingles. WTF?? I wonder if this means I can join AARP?

I had them a couple of year s ago , they suck ! where is yours Mine were on teh back of the left side of my head. and My sympotms were just what you described . I have a friend who had them on his chest and said it was some o fthe worst pain he ever felt. I guess every one is different

Maybe $150 is worth it after all.

 

[loco-gringo]

Back to the doc this AM. If nothing else, I am getting a referral to my ortho friend to get my shoulder done. 2 years of this thing coming out is enough for me. I feel tons better, but still ache. I can't recall doing this much bed rest, ever.

 

[Westy]

I had them a couple of year s ago , they suck ! where is yours Mine were on teh back of the left side of my head. and My sympotms were just what you described . I have a friend who had them on his chest and said it was some o fthe worst pain he ever felt. I guess every one is different

I guess the virus typically attacks a single nerve sheath. Pain ran from my back to the inside of my thumb, rash runs from by back to the inside of my elbow. The pain was bad but easily ignored, I thought I had torn some muscles working out. The headache was bad, worst part was it happened during the weekend. Head feels fine now that I am back at work.

 

[Toshi]

Sounds like you have a heart condition. This was happening to my grandfather. I recommend they check out your heart. ...that or you have an issue with your arteries/veins where the little flaps within them to prevent backflow are not closing...especially when you get up. All your blood may be falling into your legs when you stand up due to this causing you to black out.

...that or your not eating enough and have very low blood pressure.

some people simply pass out when they pee, too. micturitional syncope.

 

[MTBstud12]

I'm pretty sure Loco is pregnant. It would explain the fainting and his 'strange' tendencies as of late.

he was acting a little fishy on the cameron park ride...just a thought