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what would/could cause me to feel faint three or four times a day - including pre-heat wave?

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pagwatch · 02/07/2009 12:43

I really really don't wantto be at the GPs but faint feeling getting more regular.

It isn't happening as I stand up. I have been eating well ( in fact recently put in a little weight and i am slimish to medium build. I am under stress but have been for ten years. I am old 47 soon.

I just suddenly get this sensation as if I am about to pass out - often actually when lying down.

I am a big tough girl. You can tell me to stop being pathetic - I am just getting old. Or you can tell me to see GP sharpish. I just know he kind of worries about me so don't want him starting if it is probably nothing.

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terramum · 02/07/2009 12:45

Blood pressure issues? Ear infection?

Defo go & see your GP.

reikizen · 02/07/2009 12:46

Low blood pressure? Anaemia? A vaso vagal attack (where your vagus nerve is stimulated leading to heart rate slow down and low BP) I'd go to the GP (and I never go to the GP) as it seems to be increasing. But I'm pretty sure it is just something you may be prone to. Good luck.

BCNS · 02/07/2009 12:47

well I'd pop to the GP.. as far as I know ( which isn't that far )

could be hormones, low blood pressure, something dogey in your ears and probably plenty more.

I would say low blood sugar too.. but you say your eating well.

cheesesarnie · 02/07/2009 12:48

i had this recently too.mine was ear infection.but i also get it when im aneamic but i also used to have passing out fazes for no reason-they did all sorts of tests and all was well,i just kept falling over.
id go to gp.

pagwatch · 02/07/2009 12:56

Thank you all. I will go and see him. When I was last in he checked my blood pressure and it was good - no ear issues I know of but bloody hormones are another story

Cheesesarnie - that sounds inconvenient and yet a good excuse if you drink in the afternoon

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