Occasional blackouts ... every few years so very rare

[rogertb]

I hope this post isn't too long but I'd like to be thorough ... I'm 67 male, long time social drinker but these days only beer and wine, not had any problems really but some 6 or 7 years ago, after a few lunchtime Sunday beers, I dozed in a chair in the garden and woke up on the floor with a scratch to me head ! ... I was concerned but thought it an odd one off but it has happened again (only twice since ie every 2 years or so). My wife witnessed the last incident and said I was sat in a chair and just fell - I was "out" for seconds only.

I continue to think that it is booze related and whilst I only have 3 pints a night if I have (rarely) 4 or 5 I'm aware of severe dehydration and a 'sticky' mouth so I drink loads of water and I think it helps to avoided any blackouts but still feel a bit rough. The 'feelings' are almost impossible to describe, a slight head spinning, visual distortions a bit 'whoozy' and after a couple of days I'm back to normal - until the next time !

Anyone any ideas please ... it may not be alcohol related ... my BP seems ok - I take ramipril and statins but my general health is really good, I eat well and exercise. Liver and kidney functions tested are OK ... heart seems OK, several medical examinations have revealed nothing odd, my wife is a diabetic and checks my blood sometimes and it's normal and we have a BP device that shows nothing odd.

I feel constantly dehydrated have strange feelings touch of BPPV etc. A strange one is a weird sensation sometimes when I have a 'nostalgic' thought !

Anyway, as i said I really cannot describe my symptoms and will probably just "get on with it"

Thanks for reading and hope you're all having a good day ... Roger

Any comments welcome please.

[SassyLassie]

Hello~I would definitely see your doctor for a correct diagnosis. I am thinking you may have a form of "Nocturnal Epilepsy" This mean that the seizures, whether grand mal or just simple, only happen when you are asleep. You said this seems to happen after having a "nostalgia" thought and occasional BPPV, well, this could be a form of pre-seizure aura. It is common not to have them often.

Again, please ask your GP about this, maybe he can do a sleep study or prescribe a light dose of Dilantin to see how you react, it will probably be difficult to catch, however, given the fact you don't have this issue that often.

[rogertb]

Thank you both very much for your advice, I did have extensive tests after the second incident (I ignored the first) tilt table, ecg, bloods etc etc and nothing was found ... I went to my GP after the third one and he almost shrugged his shoulders as if to say "what more can we do" - I thought the outline on here might resound with someone and they'd be able to put a name to it - I guess that's my real problem I find it impossible to describe ... anyway, good of you to take the time.

[AnxiousNoMore]

You have to see a doc for a diagnosis.First one could have been snoozing since you didn't have any witnesses to verify you fainted. But the second one per your wife was not, so consider a checkup discussion with doc.