So scared

[Silver_FireStar]

Ok y'all I took everyones advice, yours, my bf my american sisters and went to the doctors about my blackouts. Now last time they took my BP, did a blod test, sent me to the hospital to check my ears and declaired it perfectly normal. The ambulance was called out, they took my BP and declaired it perfectly normal.

So I take your advice and I go back to the doctors. Two weeks after the ambulance, a few years after the hospital.

They said come back later today, half one my time, for an E.C.G! Now acronyms in my book always mean bad. So thanks to everyone who tried to convince me something was wrong I am now scared out of my wits.

I just hope they find something in this. If they don't they're gonna put a 24 hour heart tracer on me. After that more tests. And tests scare the bejezus out of me.

Also, I have to keep track of the moments leading up to all future blackouts + dates and times. For two months, then go back. Plus I have to try and remember all previous ones in order. This has been going on for years! How the heck am I suppossed to remember over two years of blackouts?

Plus I still haven't told My Jayms about this, or that I had another one since the shower. If he finds out I'm keeping my health from him when he told me to inform him. Yet if I tell him without knowing what's going on, he's gonna freak and worry about me so much. -helpless sigh- Figures.

[Sennefer]

One of my friend's daughters (who is fine, now) had blackouts that sound just like the ones you are experiencing. She was your age at the time, too. All the tests you mention were done as well (plus CAT scan and MRI). They seem to be done routinely for problems like this. The only thing that was found was a somewhat increased brain activity (I am not sure about the details, though.) She was told that this is not uncommon at her age. No treatment was necessary. Anyway, this was about 3 years ago and since then her blackout episodes have decreased continuously and she hasn't had anymore for the last 1 1/2 years.

Try not to worry too much - these tests are precautionary. :hugz:

[Silver_FireStar]

To be honest I think I would be more pissed off if they did all these tests and there was no treatment. The blackouts are dangerous. Going upstaires, out on my bike. I'm a very active person, and these blackouts are...not good. I mean what happens if I blackout while riding on the road, or halfway up a cliff face, when no ones around? These blackouts could kill me, because I sure as hell won't stop living life to the full. I'm too stubborn to.

[Sennefer]

The girl I mentioned is very active - she rides horses, skis, bicyles, etc. Her mother did worry a lot. She did always wear a helmet, though. You should be careful, I think. Depending on the results of your tests, maybe something can be done in your case to help stop your blackouts. :)

[Silver_FireStar]

A helmet....I have a bike helmet somewhere...never wear it though...maybe I should start eh?

[trippingdaisy]

Hon, I would definately suggest taking precautions (such as a helmet), but dont put your life on hold. If you made a list of all the things that MIGHT be a risk, you would never leave your bed, and you would go nuts.
Hopefully this is only a temporary thing, and wont be something you will have to live with long term, but dont torture yourself with a headful of 'what if's'.

[Tabby]

I also hate tests and going to the doctor. It is better to find out now if you have something wrong..and let them try to correct it.. *hugs* Let us know how it goes. I will keep you in my thoughts.

[Silver_FireStar]

It will be about two months till I get my results unless something really stands out.

[LadyTrinity]

Are you sure your not getting Petite Mal seziures? :sniffsnif

[melantha rose]

Are you sure your not getting Petite Mal seziures? :sniffsnif
I was thinking the same thing.

[Faeawyn]

They're probably just checking you for any type of seizure disorder. It's quite typical...they'll check your brain wave activity and see if you've got a little glitch in there thats making you black out. My bro-in-law has the exact same problem. If they find that you do have a mild seizure disorder, they'll put you on a medication and you'll be good as new :) Don't worry hon :hugz:

[Amethyst Rose]

My cousin used to have blackouts like you've described....she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Good luck with your tests. :)

[Silver_FireStar]

They've not said anything about testing my head. And I've never heard of that petite mal thingy.

[Bethra]

Petie Mal is a mild form of Epilepsy. It involves blackouts that last for an indefinate time period. I worked for a long time in a home for mentaly handicaped people and many of them were epilepsy suffers just in verious degrees. One girl didn't even fall over she would just go blank for a few seconds and then come back to us. I would request a full examination into this posibility on the lower end of the problem it is very easily controled with drugs that will, once they have found the correct treatment for you, alow you to settle into a regular life again. It is not life threathening so long as you get treatment the only danger youir life is in is not getting treatment. I suspect that it is what they are looking for anyway given that they have asked you to chart these things. Also chart your behaviour after the black out and before, if you can't do this yourself ask the people around you to help you on this. ou may find you are a little hyper on the run up to a blackout and often very sleepy after one.

ood luck with this and don't let them keep you waiting too long for help with this keep on to them , make a noise don't let them forget about you, you can't go about worrying you're gonna pass out at any moment. By charting your behaviour before a black out you can often learn to see the early warning signes of one comeing on. Best of luck and keep us posted

[Jolixte]

Echocardiograms (ECGs) are standard procedure to check for problems with your heart. It's not anything you should worry about. If they aren't running tests to check your brain, a la CAT scans, they, the doctors, probably think it has to do with your heart. I hope you get better soon, hun.

[Silver_FireStar]

Last time it was my ears. In truth they don't have a clue.