As soon as the dizzy stops
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feng_shui_houseI'm going to call for a cab to the bank. (EDIT)I'm a tiny bit nervous about leaving Sextus HOME ALONE. The dizzy is something I recently self-diagnosed & since I don't feel like moving, I'm going to hypochondriacally google for the explanation to bore you with until I can get up safely. Neurocardiogenic Syncope (which actually sounds rather cool.) http://www.hrtcare.com/neurosyn.asp
In an individual with neurocardiogenic syncope, the reduction of blood return (when you get up it *should* change to give more blood flow) triggers a miscommunication between the heart and the brain. Just when the heart needs to beat faster, the brain sends out a message that the heart rate should be slowed down, and that the blood vessels in the arms and legs should dilate. These actions take even more blood away from the central part of the circulation where it is needed. As a result, the individual feels lightheaded or may faint because not enough blood is getting to the brain. Fainting is helpful, in that it restores a person to the flat position, removing the pooling effect of gravity on the blood, and allowing more blood to return to the heart. Following the lightheadedness or syncope, most individuals feel tired and their mental abilities are somewhat foggy.
What Symptoms Does Neurocardiogenic Syncope Cause?
*I'll bold the ones I've had quite often*
Individuals that are prone to neurocardiogenic syncope manifest a spectrum of symptoms ranging from fatigue, vague lightheadedness, recurrent dizziness, near fainting, palpitations, nausea, unexplained sweating, joint or muscle aches, to the most dramatic "the faint". Some people may only have one or more of these symptoms but never progress to fainting. Prolonged fatigue after a modest amount of physical activity is occasionally seen. This post-exertional fatigue can last 24-72 hours, and interferes with many daily activities.
Some develop worse fatigue after such activities as reading and concentrating, and this may be due to the fact that for some, the veins of the arms and legs dilate, thereby allowing more blood to pool, rather than constricting in response to mental tasks.
Ok, am now feeling better. Have charged my cell phone, am going to fill out bank forms & dig out taxi phone number.
EDIT: Got back from the bank & called window co to let them know to send someone with a receipt to get it. Figured they'd take their time, so I started laundry & began trying to clean up some of the construction filth all over. Several hours later... GUESS who showed up? Yep, Bad Hat. Thank heaven he wasn't alone, nice guy who actually fixed the window was the one who spoke to me and took the check in return for the receipt.
Once I finish my laundry I'll try for a nap. I'm still a bit IRKED that they sent Bad Hat-- but not surprised.
In an individual with neurocardiogenic syncope, the reduction of blood return (when you get up it *should* change to give more blood flow) triggers a miscommunication between the heart and the brain. Just when the heart needs to beat faster, the brain sends out a message that the heart rate should be slowed down, and that the blood vessels in the arms and legs should dilate. These actions take even more blood away from the central part of the circulation where it is needed. As a result, the individual feels lightheaded or may faint because not enough blood is getting to the brain. Fainting is helpful, in that it restores a person to the flat position, removing the pooling effect of gravity on the blood, and allowing more blood to return to the heart. Following the lightheadedness or syncope, most individuals feel tired and their mental abilities are somewhat foggy.
What Symptoms Does Neurocardiogenic Syncope Cause?
*I'll bold the ones I've had quite often*
Individuals that are prone to neurocardiogenic syncope manifest a spectrum of symptoms ranging from fatigue, vague lightheadedness, recurrent dizziness, near fainting, palpitations, nausea, unexplained sweating, joint or muscle aches, to the most dramatic "the faint". Some people may only have one or more of these symptoms but never progress to fainting. Prolonged fatigue after a modest amount of physical activity is occasionally seen. This post-exertional fatigue can last 24-72 hours, and interferes with many daily activities.
Some develop worse fatigue after such activities as reading and concentrating, and this may be due to the fact that for some, the veins of the arms and legs dilate, thereby allowing more blood to pool, rather than constricting in response to mental tasks.
Ok, am now feeling better. Have charged my cell phone, am going to fill out bank forms & dig out taxi phone number.
EDIT: Got back from the bank & called window co to let them know to send someone with a receipt to get it. Figured they'd take their time, so I started laundry & began trying to clean up some of the construction filth all over. Several hours later... GUESS who showed up? Yep, Bad Hat. Thank heaven he wasn't alone, nice guy who actually fixed the window was the one who spoke to me and took the check in return for the receipt.
Once I finish my laundry I'll try for a nap. I'm still a bit IRKED that they sent Bad Hat-- but not surprised.
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