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Why am I getting faint while driving long distances?
When ever I am going on a long drive I seem to get dizzy or feel like fainting. It is kind of hard to explain the feeling but I have to pull over on the side of the road . Then as soon as I am stopped my symptoms seem to go away? But then I get back on the highway and they return? I have three children and cannot drive with them anymore in fear I will get in an accident with them on long road trips. I just dont understand what is going on? I am 26 and have good vision as far as I know. I have never had problems with this before and have never been in an accident. I am fine driving around town and dont ever have these problems. It kind of seems like in the beginning of the episodes of starwars when they are flying through space and all the stars are passing by really fast but you can still see right in front of you very clearly?. I know that seems wierd but that is one of the feelings I get. I also just feel like passing out? It is really scaring me and I dont know what to do. Please Help me.
I am in the same position, feeling imbalance while driving in the highway, it all started after the viral eye conjunctivitis an year ago. The condition was much improved but still not very confident when driving in the highway. God should help us.
Hi.
These symptoms can be explained by similar mechanisms as that of sea-sickness, where the inner ear fluids are sensitive to minor changes in position. You can also notice this phenomenon among other people who has a tendency to vomit or become dizzy while traveling long distances in a land or sea vehicle. There are medications to control these symptoms such as meclizine and buclizide that can be taken before you hit the road, but you should discuss this first with your doctor.
Another possibility is postural hypotension, which means that your blood pressure declines when sitting for a long time. The driving position can cause blood and fluid to pool in your lower extremities therefore somewhat starving your brain with oxygen (much like what happens to fighter jet pilots in high G situations).
I suggest that you have yourself evaluated by your doctor for these possibilities.
Regards.
These symptoms can be explained by similar mechanisms as that of sea-sickness, where the inner ear fluids are sensitive to minor changes in position. You can also notice this phenomenon among other people who has a tendency to vomit or become dizzy while traveling long distances in a land or sea vehicle. There are medications to control these symptoms such as meclizine and buclizide that can be taken before you hit the road, but you should discuss this first with your doctor.
Another possibility is postural hypotension, which means that your blood pressure declines when sitting for a long time. The driving position can cause blood and fluid to pool in your lower extremities therefore somewhat starving your brain with oxygen (much like what happens to fighter jet pilots in high G situations).
I suggest that you have yourself evaluated by your doctor for these possibilities.
Regards.
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