Fainting is NOT normal for w/d's! Do you have Low BP normally?? Are you taking Clonidine??
You need to get checked by a Dr. If this is something that has never happened to you before!
If it was me or MY family member, I would go to the ER
Barb I have to agree with Teresa here. I think the er is a good idea.
I do have low BP normally, and high HR. I have been on 37.5 metaprolol for 3 years, and .2 Clonidine
I have to moniter to make sure BP doesn't bottom out. I haven't fainted since 3 years ago when prob was dx'd. Until yesterday.
I have nowhere to leave my daughter today. But if all goes ok tonight, I can go in the morning. My HR now is 172. BP ok.
If it gets worse, I'll call ambulance and take her with me. I'm so hardheaded, I'll admit. Afraid of ER badly.
Thanks so much for being there.
Well your HR of 172 is REALLY high too! Your BP may be normal now, but if doesnt mean it didnt bottom out and cause you to faint!
I know you dont have anywhere to leave your daughter but be careful. If you hit your head going down you could have alot more problems!
Ok honey. But check in often because I'm sure we will all worry! Keep a close eye on those vitals. And please don't be too stubborn to ask for help. That he is high.
Oh yes Barb, please let us know how you are doing. I just read this and I am scared for you. You know that you shouldn't be fainting.
Please update us asap.
xo
Barb, this fainting stuff is making me really nervous! Please don't just blow it off! I think you should definately get it checked out! You are never alone, right? I'm worried about this!
I keep nodding off. Imagine that!
Actually, I have been alone 3/4 the time. Except for you all!
I am watching vitals, and when alone, I crawl. I just thought, hoped, this was W/D's.
I can't thank you all enough for being here. It's so scary alone. :)
Barb, I agree with everyone u really should go to the ET tonight. If u have to take ur daughter with u. I kno u hate the ER but its better to b safe than sorry. I have really low BP and back mayb 2 years ago I was coming off to tramadol and every time I stood up I would get really dizzy to the point of black out. Well I lefT it go and thought it was part of the WD , tht night I was walking thru my kitchen with my 4 yr old daughter in there with me and I was very dizzy then next thing I knew my daughter was standing over my crying her eyes out, I had severe pain in my face so I went in the bathroom and looked in the mirror and my face from my forehead to my chin was gushing blood. Well when I fell I had a cabinet door open and on my way down I smacked my face off it and it gage me a very nasty gash on my face. If I would have gone to the ER this would have been prevented.please please go to the ER and get checked if u don't want to do it for u do it for ur daughter!! Keep us updated and b careful!
Oh my goodness Lol not ET!!! ER**** damn autocorrect!
Please don't wait. Get yourself to the ER and get checked out. Bring your daughter with you if you have to. This isn't something you should ignore as fainting is not a typical withdrawal symptom.
Please keep us posted!
How are you feeling now?? Hows Your BP and HR?? I really am concerned about you. How long have you been taking the Clonadine?? Have you been drinking enough fluids??
Let us know how youre doing ok? (I still think you should go ot the ER for the record)
Hi Barb,
Fainting is not part of WD, but i can tell you that when your body is under stress fainting can happen. I suffer from syncopy for years since i was a teen, docs told me to keep hydrated, get up slow, and if you feel like your going to faint get on the floor and raise your legs up. But please get this checked out, if for anything it will give you peace of mind
Hi all. Went to hospital last night. Had abnormal EKG.. Also, I have messed up my stomach, and my electrolytes and Vit levels way off.
Prob from the pills.. I'm 5'10", and 99 lbs. I never had an appetite on them.
Anyway, here getting stabilized. Very good thing I listened to you all last night.
They are treating me like a no good for anything druggie, and I can't wait to be released, prib tomorrow.
On plus side, it's day 6!
Thanks everyone :)
Oh barb I'm so glad you went! Sorry you have to stay, but it sounds like a very good thing. You have been on my mind all day. Congratulations on day 6 the hard way! Take care of you, and let us know how you're doing.
I'm relieved to hear this as well. Hang in there, tomorrow will be here before you know it. :)
I'm so glad u went barb. Sry u r being treated like tht. Some ppl just don't understand what were going thru. Just keep telling urself u will beat this. So happy ur OK!!!
Glad to hear you went to the ER, Barb. That must have been so scary.
Keep us updated.