I actually have syncope. I pass out 3-8 times a month it has become a common occurrence in my household. I no longer go to the er because they never do anything. These episodes seem to be different than the passing out.
Oh to familiar the ear part too...its scarry.i had it worse after surgery,but it is much better now
YES !! That has been happening to me for years, and most of the time along with the blackness and the sweat, I lose hearing~ it's not that I can not hear anything, but that anything I can hear is very muffled and confused sounding. None of my doctors have ever considered it a problem, and have always attributed it to my anemia...though after the past two years and learning more about Chiari, I have begun to realize, that most likey the chiari is responsible in some fashion. It really does stink...I dont have a choice ...I have to drive on a daily basis to pick up and drop off my kids at school, and every time I get in the car, It seems that I am terrified it may happen. Keep us posted, and heres to hoping you get some answers soon.
Yes! This has been happening to me for years. In fact, I am sure it's the basis for my epilepsy diagnosis. (Something that I am no longer convinced of.)
When I have this it goes black veerrryyyy slowly. I also break out into a sweat. The last time it happened was about a year ago. I was pregnant. My OB told me it was vasovagal syncope. I went home and looked it up. Seems that it is commonly misdiagnosed as epilepsy. Also, syncope is a common symptom of Chiari malformation.
It's VERY scary! My blood pressure drops, too. You might want to research syncope and see if that describes what you are experiencing.
I have the same sometimes..its just horrible.some days more some days less.i am sure its chiari related!!! It never happened before my symptomes flared up! And these endless ha...what shell i say...awful