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Paranoid about fainting

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bobbydog24 Wed 26-Feb-25 15:22:25

I am 77 years old. I’m type 2 diabetic (15 years) and have under active thyroid (20 years). Lost my husband 5 years ago. 3 years ago I was in my kitchen washing up and I fainted, falling into a radiator. When I recovered I felt slight nauseous and tired. Daughter took me to doctors next day and after various medication (vertigo, sinus)
I was fitted with a 24hr BP monitor, 24 hour heart monitor and had a brain MRIscan. Nothing was found. Fast forward 1 year ish and it happened again but with all my family around. Same tests done again plus an ECG. Was found pulse low during the night so taken off beta blocker. All good, thought we’d found reason. 18 months later (August last) it happened again but I was sitting this time. Have had same tests again and put under cardiologist.
Saw him on Monday and my tests are all clear. He thinks because all three times I was standing prior to fainting (I had been standing for a while before sitting on last occasion) oxygen isn’t reaching my head and I faint. I can’t understand why, when I often stand chatting to people when I’m out walking my dog or on supermarket when I’m shopping. I’m now paranoid and every time I’m out I’m petrified of fainting. It’s taking over my life. Has anyone else had this happen and was it resolved. Please don’t frighten me more than I am already.

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bobbydog24 Sat 01-Mar-25 07:21:50

Thank you all for all your experiences, it’s comforting to know I’m not alone. I am on medication for high blood pressure and it’s ok when tested. I also have ectopic episodes, which is when your heart skips a beat but I know when this happens and it definitely doesn’t happen prior to the faint. Because it has only happened three times over a three year period the cardiologist isn’t too concerned but it’s like the sword of damacles hanging over me. I’ve increased my intake of water early in the day too, so hope that helps. I will do the bum and fist clenches if I have to stand for too long. Only hope it’s not too obvious to others. 🙄

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NannaGrandad Sun 02-Mar-25 15:02:08

I’ve had something similar. Started a couple of years ago and becoming more frequent. Other symptoms probably masked it.
Wore a 24 hour heart monitor this week and fortuitously it happened whilst I was wearing it.
I’ve been diagnosed with a slow heartbeat and my heart stops beating momentarily, causing the fainting.
I’m being fitted with a pacemaker this week.
Ask your doctor if this could be your issue too.
I hope you get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment soon as it’s very scary when it happens.

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