Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 --- Gwen wrote: I have a condition called syncope, which > basically is just saying that a person faints after > standing for a while. This is what has been > happening to me. I pass out after standing for 14- > 16 minutes. I am curious to know if anyone on here > has ever had this. If you have what did you do for > it? Did it just go away? Thanks for any help. > Gwen > Hi Gwen Your brain isn't recieving enough blood. Due to gravity your heart works harder to send blood to your brain. Has your doctor evaluated your heart for abnormal rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation? If it is your heart medication or even a pace maker can solve your problem. Kaylene Moderator __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 My heart is fine, I have had tons of tests done. At times I may be hard hearted, but other than that it seems to be fine! They tell me due to my previous brain surgery and this mass that wehn I stand my brain cannot take the pressure of the swelling (though very small) and then there is no where for the blood flow to go and so down I go. Thanks for the thoughts! Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Gwen, I'm confused. Your doctor knows you have a mass in your brain but, says your spells of unconciousness are just fainting? Honey, I think you need a new doctor. It's a good thing you're going to a Neuro. > > `I believe I told all of you that they have found a mass on the left side of my brain. He tells me he thinks I have a condition called syncope, a person faints after standing for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Yep, that is why I am going. You know insurance companies. You gotta jump through the hoops to get to where you need to be! Gwen you need a new doctor. It's a good thing you're going to a Neuro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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