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Has Anyone Experienced Sudden Drops In Blood Pressure That Make You Faint Or Close To It?
Upon testing blood sugar it was not the cause. Thanks for any light on this issue.
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Members shared their experiences with sudden blood pressure drops and fainting, with many identifying orthostatic hypotension as a common... Read more
@A DiabetesTeam Member used to happen all the time until I got to about age 50 - I could stand up and pass out sometimes - I supplemented with higher dose Vitamin E (raises your diastolic (lower number) while reducing your systolic (higher number) on your BP (I was Vit E deficient - blood test confirmed)
As a Diabetic, if this is a new(er) condition it could be indicative of a B-12 deficiency and a Folic Acid supplement may be helpful
But as always, a full blood panel arranged through your Doc might shed light on the "cause" and is the better route then popping OTC supplement unless that is what is (prescribed)
Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member,
I had Positional syncope, also known as postural syncope, postural hypotension, or orthostatic hypotension, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions, such as standing up from lying down. It's the most common cause of recurrent transient loss of consciousness.
I learned coping techniques to avoid the lightheadedness and the blacking out. I don't jump right up, but rather I change positions in measured increments. This avoids the issues of fainting... syncopy, by giving my body time to adjust.
It's not fun, but can be dealt with and avoided. Do what works for you.
Praying.
Thank you everyone!
@A DiabetesTeam Member
I had already commented,but I wanted to add. My dad had broke his hip,and was on pain pills. If the nurse gave him his pain pill before getting him up for his physical therapy, he would pass out every time. The Dr. figured out what was going on,and stopped the pain pills prior to him getting up. I just wanted to add,certain medications can bring on that low blood pressure, from sitting to standing position. Be very careful and try not to fall. Sending prayers,and hugs.
Back in 2017, I had several episodes of " fainting" where I blacked out and collapsed.thankfully at home, but once down couldn't get up and paramedics, firefighters had to come and lift me.( No fun they were non hunky!)
Despite tests no explanation ever came about.
Suspect B12 deficiency or BP problems.
Doc decided to call it " syncope"/ fainting
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