Fainting

[Jo230]

Hi:  I have passed out more than once, now it is without warning, I also have episodes of numbness in my fingers, and shaking with cold, even in the warm weather?  I tend to have lower blood pressure, however when I do have any trauma, it seems like all the blood is drained from my body, and I pass out...I don't recover quickly...I come to, but feel completely drained for hours?  One instance lately I was having a needle injection to my knee for a gel like substance because of locking in my knee, I didn't feel anything, and wasn't scared...but didn't feel myself going to pass out.  I don't think this is normal, and because this is the at least the 3rd time for this to happen, I think there is more envolved than anxiety, white coat syndrome.  Thanks for any help or what tests should I ask for.  My doc thinks it's in my head.  

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
A BP of 80/60 in an adult is already low.
The setting of bradycardia and hypotension could have caused your fainting spells.
I would suggest for you to seek consult with a cardiologist for further evaluation and management.
Good luck.

[Jo230]

No I am not on BP lowering drugs.  I have extreme fatigue, which recently was diagnosed as CFS?  I am not sure if that's the case or if they tell you CFS, because they don't know for sure what is wrong.  The last time I passed out it really scared me.  I do have slight Bradicardia...slow heart rate, but my doc says my BP is great...so how low is too low?  My has been 80/60...90/62..100/70?
I feel exhausted most of the time.

Jo

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
Low blood pressure can also cause fainting spells, especially if extremely low.  It would be better to investigate the cause of your low blood pressure.  Are you on BP lowering drugs?  Are there any other symptoms?