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Anyone have this problem?

crazered — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:03:36 GMT

I have vasovagal? The last 2 times I went to Disney I pasted out and had to go to ER.

Anyone else have this problem?

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Jrzgirl — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:14:54 GMT

My son-in-law.................he passed out at a wedding (not his)

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depglass — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:21:13 GMT

I had a big strong athletic sister that passed out when she got an injection. Don't think they ever labeled it.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:26:09 GMT

@crazered wrote:
I have vasovagal? The last 2 times I went to Disney I pasted out and had to go to ER.
Anyone else have this problem?

@crazered

Yes! What were you doing immediately before you passed out?

I realized that I rarely can get a shot in my arm without getting very dizzy or losing consciousness and needed a plan. The solution for me is to have the shot in a butt cheek. No dizziness.

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BlueFinch — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:51:22 GMT

I haven't had vasovagal issues, but have known several who have, including patients.

Having passed out twice at Disney is very telling. It may be due to the fact that it's a crowed environment, excitement is high and can be fatiguing, while staying adequately hydrated may be challenging. If the temperature is warm/hot, that can also provoke an episode. These can be big triggers, particularly coupled together.

You're definitely not alone. It's not uncommon. It's tricky to deal with, but I'm sure you've been given some steps to take to help avoid episodes. It helps if you can pinpoint what triggered your event so you can adjust plans. I'd probably stay away from Disney. Twice would be enough for me.

You also have to pay close attention to any early signs that you're in danger. If you sense an episode, lie down asap and put your feet up, no matter where you are. Safer to lie down than pass out, if you possibly can. Hang in there.

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SharkE — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:56:36 GMT

@crazered wrote:
I have vasovagal? The last 2 times I went to Disney I pasted out and had to go to ER.
Anyone else have this problem?

Think I'd skip that place. Problem solved.

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Janey2 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:57:01 GMT

I do not have it but 2 people close to me have it for years. In talking to many doctors about it I have learned that if you pass out there is usually a trigger. Something happens to you at Disney and is making you pass out, if that is the only place where this happened to you. The only thing you have to be aware of is you can get hurt when you pass out, not because you pass out.

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:17:11 GMT

@crazered wrote:
I have vasovagal? The last 2 times I went to Disney I pasted out and had to go to ER.
Anyone else have this problem?

@crazered

That's a pretty broad term, a doctor needs to make a diagnosis. People pass out(faint)for all kinds of different reasons.

I can list over a half dozen reasons I have passed out, but it never was listed as "vasovagal".

Hematoma/Cellulitis/my 60/40BP Anaphylaxis/Hemoglobin under 7/hit to the head/Myocardial Infarction.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Janey2 — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:24:32 GMT

@hckynutjohn @It might be a broad term but it is a condition and doctors refer to it as such.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:30:37 GMT

Someone very close to me has it. It's very scary!!

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Glittergal — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:49:20 GMT

I have this problem. It relates to sudden pressure in my neck where the vagus nerve runs, so whenever I laugh too hard I pass out. I also have to be very careful because vomiting makes me pass out as well.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:56:10 GMT

My son has a condition like this and has a service dog that alerts him when he is about to pass out. Some days he has to use a wheelchair though.

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sunsetbeach — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:05:43 GMT

I've had 5 episodes of ths in my life, either stress or pain causes it for me. The last time was a year ago, I was prepping for a colonoscopy and because I'm very sensitive to any medications, the pills they gave me to take the night before caused aot of pain and I passed out in the bathroom and in the process sprained my ankle and wound up in the emergency room. I had the first episode back in the mid 1980's and subsequent ones spread out over the years.

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sann — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:01:50 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
@crazered wrote:
I have vasovagal? The last 2 times I went to Disney I pasted out and had to go to ER.
Anyone else have this problem?

Think I'd skip that place. Problem solved.

@SharkE Good advice especially since she ( pasted ) out.....

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SharkE — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:05:41 GMT

Typo LOL

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hckynutjohn — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:52:16 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
@hckynutjohn @It might be a broad term but it is a condition and doctors refer to it as such.

@Janey2

I agree. That is why I included in my other post, that a doctor needs to diagnose it as such.

My post was to clarify that because a person passes out(faints), does not automatically mean they are afflicted with this same medical issue.

From reading more about this diagnosis, it usually let's a person know that they may have an unknown underlying problem, even some type of serious allergy.

Maybe I should have made my post a few paragraphs longer to better explain!

hckynut 🇺🇸

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1Snickers — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:02:11 GMT

5 roller coasters one after the other can do that!

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