Is there something I can do about this?

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Hello. I've been to the doctor about this before and he said I was having vasovagal syncope, but he didn't do anything about it. I'm hesitant to go back because what's the point if he's gonna do anything, you know? But I don't think this is normal...

I'm a 21 year old female. Whenever I stand up from sitting or lying, or even just move my head down then up, I lose my vision for a few seconds and/or feel kind of dizzy. Sometimes I also feel really clammy/sweaty when this happens (which is many times daily). I have actually fainted on a few occasions. It's not a blood sugar issue- this happens even if I just ate. I can't even lean over to turn off the shower without this happening. I want it to stop.

I'd like to know what this sounds like, also is there any point going to a doctor/ is there anything I can do about this?

Thanks

[jefelex]

You could go to an audiologist - it could have something to do with your sense of balance, especially if you have difficulty when moving your head

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Excerpt from NCIB - Confounders of Vasovagal Syncope: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome...

"While most cases of syncope are due to vasovagal syncope (VVS), more common than syncope is presyncope. Cardiologists working in a syncope clinic or in a tilt table laboratory will realize that a common confounder of vasovagal syncope and presyncope is postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS; primarily presenting with presyncope)."

Presyncope is lightheadedness, muscular weakness and feeling faint as opposed to syncope (fainting). The hallmark of POTS is an increase in heart rate by at least 30 beats per minute within 10 minutes of being in an upright position.

Tests for POTS includes electrocardiography (ECG), active stand test, head-up tilt table test, 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate monitor, echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), blood tests to rule out other conditions (kidney and liver function tests, ferritin, thyroid, calcium, glucose).