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postural hypotension episode
my question is, is that when I was looking on Mayo's website for postural hypotension it said the symptoms, not so long ago I had to go to a hospital because of a postural hypotension episode. I was wondering if my symptoms were from postural hypotension or if they were from something else. I've always been told not to work and that it coincidence and that it's fine but it hurt and I am truly wondering.
These were my symptoms, not being able to stand without telling Im going to faint, hot flashes, loading my vision (literally couldn't see anything), falling, hearing ringing and buzzing (like the bug cicadas buzzing), had to lay down. I know the hot flashes might make it seams as though I'm a woman in her 30s-50s but I'm young so I know it can't be from that. this might not help but I do have a pineal brain cyst connected to my spinal cord (it's binin for now). I'm sorry for this being really long Im just really curious and wanted to get all the details in their. Thank you
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Ops I'm sorry I can't spell correctly due to a brain to hand deficiency, Sorry if that was hard to read.
I have only had one fainting episode, and it was about a 3/4 faint. I knew what was happening and began to fall back onto my butt onto the floor, but I was losing muscle tone and heard a very loud hammering, like a large machine hammer, in my head for about three seconds before I understood that I had better lower my CoG really fast.
My wife has had a couple of falls and many close calls. This happens when she rises from sleep to void in the wee hours. I have reminded her to do a half-stand, sit, wait, half-stand, sit, and then rise with hands outstretched in case the 'pre-loading' actions just done don't get her blood pressure and heart rate up enough. Perhaps this strategy will help to minimize the effects for you and help you to feel like you have more control of those circumstances. Other than that, I hope you get lots of helpful advice from those who are more experienced in this phenomenon. Good luck!
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1 ReactionMy husband has chronic orthostatic hypotension(postural)associated with his heart disease and congestive heart failure. He has to be very careful when changing positions, laying to sitting and sitting to standing. His blood pressure drops quickly(more than 25)often causing him to fall and/or pass out. He has had a couple brain bleeds due to it(luckily minor) and broke orbital bones(which protect the eyes)causing 2 black eyes just prior to having his picture taken for a hospital ID prior to surgery. The nurses and doctors definitely knew who he was from that ID! He was on a strong blood thinner(Eliquis) so it was decided he was a candidate for a Watchman(small device implanted to prevent blood clots from forming in the left atrial appendage(LAA)). He was also able to drop the Eliquis after a 6 month observation period. He still has to be careful when changing positions and still often feels lightheaded and dizzy from it but it’s improved over time.
@gsu Welcome to Mayo Connect. I see you must have some chronic conditions because you are young and have been advised not to work, is that temporary - following the faint, or long-term. And was this a single incident, or is it an ongoing problem?
Hypotension can be the result of a temporary illness, dehydration, medication and any number of medical conditions - it is important to determine whether it indicates something serious, or says you need a change in lifestyle.
You said you went to the hospital after this episode? What were the results of the testing done there, and did they provide a diagnosis? Have you gone to see your primary doctor for followup? Answers to these questions can help us give you some (non-medical) strategies for coping and possibly help you find your way to the proper docs for a full diagnosis.
Sue