Comments on: Fainting, migraines and other stuff – An unusual evening for me http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/ The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:35:42 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: countably infinite » Blog Archive » On disfigurement http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1018 countably infinite » Blog Archive » On disfigurement Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:20:29 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1018 [...] of my friends have been very candid and forthright about their struggles with their health online, showing incredible strength and grace, and have inspired me to write about my situation [...] [...] of my friends have been very candid and forthright about their struggles with their health online, showing incredible strength and grace, and have inspired me to write about my situation [...]

]]> By: An attempt to shift my lifestyle « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 An attempt to shift my lifestyle « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:47:08 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1017 [...] I’ve also written about how my life has evolved). I’ve had some scares before. I once blacked out for 1.5 hours, another time I was sick for about three weeks, and every week-long social media events leaves me [...] [...] I’ve also written about how my life has evolved). I’ve had some scares before. I once blacked out for 1.5 hours, another time I was sick for about three weeks, and every week-long social media events leaves me [...]

]]> By: I am afraid… « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 I am afraid… « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:18:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1016 [...] few weeks ago, you’ll recall that I blacked out for a period of 1.5 hours. Earlier this year, I was sick (the expression being ’sick as a dog’) for three weeks [...] [...] few weeks ago, you’ll recall that I blacked out for a period of 1.5 hours. Earlier this year, I was sick (the expression being ’sick as a dog’) for three weeks [...]

]]> By: Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1010 Raul Fri, 30 May 2008 04:42:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1010 Thanks all for the concerns and good wishes. I've gone to the doctor, apparently it was a case of over-exhaustion. Just need to slow down. Time to transform from hummingbird to polar bear, I guess. Thanks all for the concerns and good wishes.

I’ve gone to the doctor, apparently it was a case of over-exhaustion. Just need to slow down. Time to transform from hummingbird to polar bear, I guess.

]]> By: Phaedra http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Phaedra Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00:00 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1009 Oh honey I had no idea. I think your body is letting you know something is up, psychosomatic or whatnot. Getting yourself checked out is a smart thing. Hugz. Oh honey I had no idea. I think your body is letting you know something is up, psychosomatic or whatnot. Getting yourself checked out is a smart thing. Hugz.

]]> By: Jenn http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Jenn Fri, 30 May 2008 00:05:55 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1008 I hope you're feeling better Raul. I've had that happen to me several times over the past year and understand how super scary it is. They think with me it's my blood pressure dropping - I hope it's something simple like that for you as well. Keep us posted. I hope you’re feeling better Raul. I’ve had that happen to me several times over the past year and understand how super scary it is. They think with me it’s my blood pressure dropping – I hope it’s something simple like that for you as well.

Keep us posted.

]]> By: nomademoderne http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 nomademoderne Thu, 29 May 2008 16:15:58 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1013 Go see a doc and take care of yourself. Go see a doc and take care of yourself.

]]> By: Gus http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 Gus Thu, 29 May 2008 14:39:37 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1012 Good idea, get yourself to the doctor and see what they have to say. When I had fainted in the past, I also made an appointment with my doctor and of course they ran tons of test which came back all normal. Keep healthy! Good idea, get yourself to the doctor and see what they have to say. When I had fainted in the past, I also made an appointment with my doctor and of course they ran tons of test which came back all normal.

Keep healthy!

]]> By: Robert http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Robert Thu, 29 May 2008 14:28:33 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1011 Thanks for sharing all of this. Fainting due to blood pooling is something most people experience. I remember, as kids, we'd play the game of hyperventilating, and then when holding the breath, and bearing down, we would faint. When I am hiking, and my heart is pounding, I have come close to that when I stop to tie my shoes... and then just stand up. The remedy for this kind of event is to sit and put the head below the knees (so blood can flow to the brain). Your story is more troubling because of the length of time you were unconscious. Also, you have no recall of the onset. I guess your readers will be watching your tweets and the blog for news. Very best wishes. Thanks for sharing all of this. Fainting due to blood pooling is something most people experience. I remember, as kids, we’d play the game of hyperventilating, and then when holding the breath, and bearing down, we would faint. When I am hiking, and my heart is pounding, I have come close to that when I stop to tie my shoes… and then just stand up. The remedy for this kind of event is to sit and put the head below the knees (so blood can flow to the brain). Your story is more troubling because of the length of time you were unconscious. Also, you have no recall of the onset. I guess your readers will be watching your tweets and the blog for news. Very best wishes.

]]> By: Raul http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 Raul Thu, 29 May 2008 07:16:15 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1015 Thanks, Teresa! I am going to go to the doctor anyways, just to be on the safe side. Thanks, Teresa! I am going to go to the doctor anyways, just to be on the safe side.

]]> By: Teresa http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/28/fainting-migraines-and-other-stuff-an-unusual-evening-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 Teresa Thu, 29 May 2008 06:45:15 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=907#comment-1014 It could be that now that the huge pressure of your thesis defense now being over that your body is reacting adversely. I have had migraines, and associated faintness, described as coming on like having a pressure bandage released. For me it often happens when the barometer changes with the weather but it can also described as "weekend headaches" when you relax enough from the stress of the work week or go on vacation. Hopefully your body will acclimatize to your new stress level and will even itself out soon. It could be that now that the huge pressure of your thesis defense now being over that your body is reacting adversely. I have had migraines, and associated faintness, described as coming on like having a pressure bandage released. For me it often happens when the barometer changes with the weather but it can also described as “weekend headaches” when you relax enough from the stress of the work week or go on vacation. Hopefully your body will acclimatize to your new stress level and will even itself out soon.

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