Re: OT: Fainting and Radishes

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> Whenever that happened, I always sensed an intense scent of radish

> (almost like horseradish) just when the " seeing black started " .

> ......>

> I haven't researched it yet (and I presume that my GP might have a

> readily available answer to that) but am wondering if anyone had a

> similar experience.

>

> Ayala

>

Hi Ayala,

I have had similar experiences, also having low bloodpressure, and to

make things better, I get so involved in things I forget to eat, even

while feeding everyone else, until I get really cold and light headed.

By then nothing seems appealing, but I learned to eat something in spite

of it, preferably containing something sweet, and something starchy.

Actually fainting has not been an issue since adulthood, but I remember

having real issues as child and teen, when I had my " shooting up "

phases, when again, I didn't have breakfast (never could get food down

in the morning), combined with growing spurts would lie me flat, often

faster then I could manage to get down, avoiding impact injury.

You're right, there is a distinct, very unpleasant scent and taste

(those two are intensely combined for me), but I have not yet found it

comparable to anything. I love radishes, especially with bread and

butter. To me the scent/taste is quite chemical in nature. Attempting to

describe it, I would have to call it acidy-soapy. Saliva seems to be be

thinning, while turning into pure chemical. This was preceeded by

reality seeming to move further away, and ringing in the ears. Being

analytical, it always seemed as if I " stepped out " , watching what was

happening to me, trying to get back in to prevent it, but not able to.

This might not be the same, but I find it helps to have some sort of

candy in the purse-just in case.

ne

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> You're right, there is a distinct, very unpleasant scent and taste

> (those two are intensely combined for me), but I have not yet found it

> comparable to anything. I love radishes, especially with bread and

> butter. To me the scent/taste is quite chemical in nature. Attempting to

> describe it, I would have to call it acidy-soapy. Saliva seems to be be

> thinning, while turning into pure chemical. This was preceeded by

> reality seeming to move further away, and ringing in the ears. Being

> analytical, it always seemed as if I " stepped out " , watching what was

> happening to me, trying to get back in to prevent it, but not able to.

>

> This might not be the same, but I find it helps to have some sort of

> candy in the purse-just in case.

>

> ne

I am not doing all that bad since I finished being a nursing mom...

When I was pregnant I almost fainted every single morning though... I

eat very regularly, and always have water and sugar (in the form of a

fruit or a powerbar) in my purse. Always. If I can't get something

healthier it would be a chocolate bar...

Now, I love radishes, don't get me wrong. I think it's more like

horseradish or wasabi - like the kick you get if you smell them right

from the jar. But as a little girl I didn't know any better and I just

called it radish. And usually think about it as the blackness takes

over (or maybe even say it sometimes, I am not sure...). I would have

to find out what it is that brings that smell/taste.

Ayala

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>

> The discussion about fainting and odour brought me to bring this up.

> Being generally a hypoglacimic with a low blood pressure blessed me

> with a long history of " black outs " , fainting, and nearly fainting.

> Whenever that happened, I always sensed an intense scent of radish

> (almost like horseradish) just when the " seeing black started " .

> > I am wondering if there is any scientific explanation to that which

> any of you are aware of - any chemical that increases in the blood

> when we faint and that happens to be in large quantities in the radish

> family?

>>

>

Hi Ayala,

I have almost fainted from hypoglycemia and blood pressure issues in the

past, but I didn't have any odors associated with it. It is just a sense

of darkening, " heaviness " and intense dizziness. I feel like the floor

is coming up to meet me.

It must be something unique to your system.

regards,

Mel

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> I have had similar experiences, also having low bloodpressure,

Ditto. And yes, there is a sort of taste/smell that goes with it but I can't

label it. I'm not fond of radishes but can't compare the taste or smell to

them. thankfully, it's been a long time since I had an episode.

Often before an epileptic has a seizure, they'll get a warning that is sometimes

referred to as " an aura " but it can be a taste in the back of their

mouth or a smell no one else can detect, not just the visual cue the name seems

to imply.

> and to make things better, I get so involved in things I forget to eat, even

> while feeding everyone else, until I get really cold and light headed.

> By then nothing seems appealing, but I learned to eat something in spite

> of it, preferably containing something sweet, and something starchy.

For me, it's linked to dehydration. Studies have shown that people with low

blood pressure can faint if they become too dehydrated and since I read

that, the first thing I do is reach for a glass of water when the feeling comes

on. Usually, it takes care of it. But every person is different.

One time I was in a doctor's office for some outpatient procedure and started to

pass out. They shoved smelling salts at me (what are those anyway?) and

the sensation was much like feeling like I was falling (the early stages of

fainting) and then someone dragging by my arm and pulling me so far up it

was like being airborne, but unpleasantly so (the smelling salts) and then

crashing back down again (I still fainted briefly as soon as the smelling

salts were removed). I've never liked smelling salts since. All I remember is

them being very acrid and nasty. A vial of peppermint oil would have been

much better.

Beth

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> I am not doing all that bad since I finished being a nursing mom...

> When I was pregnant I almost fainted every single morning though... I

> eat very regularly, and always have water and sugar (in the form of a

> fruit or a powerbar) in my purse. Always. If I can't get something

> healthier it would be a chocolate bar...

>

> Now, I love radishes, don't get me wrong. I think it's more like

> horseradish or wasabi - like the kick you get if you smell them right

> from the jar. But as a little girl I didn't know any better and I just

> called it radish. And usually think about it as the blackness takes

> over (or maybe even say it sometimes, I am not sure...). I would have

> to find out what it is that brings that smell/taste.

>

> Ayala

>

You know Ayala, yes it would be very interesting to find out. I know

this is totally off topic now, so I keep it really short. I often

wondered if these things are not only physical issues, but have a

psychic connection. Often artistic people are very sensitive to " other "

influences. This could be beyond the material, stress connection and

much more. Inspiration comes from the material, as well as pick up from

outside this realm. This could also be connected to different scent

experiences (on topic again). I have noticed that I have never known

anyone with fainting issues, low bloodsugar etc that was well anchored,

living solidly in the material. Seems often they seem to be dealing with

diabetes. I am not attempting to do sorting or labeling, I'm no expert,

have not even done research on it, it's just something I observed and

pondered. I'm not even sure if there is a way to do reseach on it,

unless is involved with patients of both kinds.

By the way, I just found your Pumpkin blog last night. You are an

amazing lady. I really admire you. I was going to post a comment, but

nothing seemed to express what I wanted to say. I'll be back though

ne