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WTF just happened?

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whatfreshhellisthisnow · 05/09/2026 22:43

Haven't been feeling well for a few days, have had a sickness bug and haven't been able to keep much down.
Sitting on my laptop in bed watching YouTube just now and all of a sudden with no warning, my eyesight went totally black, my head was pounding, I felt warm all over and my arms were tingling. It went within 10 seconds or so but I genuinely was terrified for those 10 seconds.
Something to worry about or just related to being dehydrated etc?

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willowstar · 05/09/2026 23:10

My mum completely fainted/blacked out once. Got her to hospital eventually and turned out she was really dehydrated. Yes it could be something more severe but also maybe because you have been vomiting.

Peakyblinder18 · 05/09/2026 23:12

Call emergency services and then a friend family or neighbour to come to you

Ophy83 · 05/09/2026 23:13

whatfreshhellisthisnow · 05/09/2026 22:50

yes it has stopped - as has the head pain and the vision issues

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That's good, hopefully it's just a moment of dizziness from the virus. But they do need to check re TIA or other potentially serious cause.

Peakyblinder18 · 05/09/2026 23:16

How would you feel if it was fatal?
So don't self diagnose, get help.

HesterLeggatt · 05/09/2026 23:20

I’ve had this before from low blood pressure and dehydration, but this should definitely be checked out.

Ihateknowingthis · 05/09/2026 23:22

Could be a panic attack, especially the tingling arms.
But best to get checked out.

PickAChew · 05/09/2026 23:26

Peakyblinder18 · 05/09/2026 23:16

How would you feel if it was fatal?
So don't self diagnose, get help.

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TBF, if it was fatal, she wouldn't have posted and wouldn't be feeling anything.

LondonLass2026 · 05/09/2026 23:27

Have you Googled near-syncope episode (presyncope)?

Pretty much every time I stand up, I almost faint and black out (NHS have no clue what to do with me so they do nothing, but that's another story).

Look it up. You also definitely need to be seen by a doctor as none of us here know what this is for sure .

Ohthatsabitshit · 05/09/2026 23:29

It sounds exactly like when I had a TIA. You need to go to the hospital. Phone 111 back and explain more clearly what happened. Someone will need to drive you. Take, money, phone and I’d change into a tracksuit or dog clothing you can sleep in. Treated you should be fine, but it is a warning sign for more damaging stroke. Get checked and medicated.

queenMab99 · 05/09/2026 23:31

This happened to me, when I was out walking the dog, I had suffered from diarrhea for a week, but thought I was recovered. My blood pressure had dropped very low because of dehydration. I had to get a passerby to call an ambulance, and I managed to call my son to come for the poor dog! I was on a drip for 12 hours. The doctor said it was impossible to replace enough fluid just by drinking, when you have a upset stomach like that for longer than a couple of days.

Namechangedforspooky · 05/09/2026 23:32

Sounds like near faint secondary to dehydration/ vomiting.
Especially as tingling was both arms.
You still need to be checked. They will need to do blood sugar, lying standing blood pressure and a neuro exam, plus maybe bloods or urine depending on what they think.

A&E dr of many years here. This is a common reason to come to A&E and usually doesn’t have a worrying outcome!

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whatfreshhellisthisnow · 05/09/2026 23:35

Namechangedforspooky · 05/09/2026 23:32

Sounds like near faint secondary to dehydration/ vomiting.
Especially as tingling was both arms.
You still need to be checked. They will need to do blood sugar, lying standing blood pressure and a neuro exam, plus maybe bloods or urine depending on what they think.

A&E dr of many years here. This is a common reason to come to A&E and usually doesn’t have a worrying outcome!

This is reassuring thank you

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whatfreshhellisthisnow · 05/09/2026 23:35

hoping The OOO call back won’t be too long 🤞🏻

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changenameagain555 · 05/09/2026 23:38

I don’t know anything about TIA etc but if it’s not that then I’d say a fainting attack. If there was any noise at the time did it fade into the distance? Usually when I feel faint all the sounds fade too. I also feel hot and nauseous.

Strawberrydelight78 · 05/09/2026 23:43

I know someone who had episodes like this they thought she had epilepsy and was put on meds. But it was non epileptic seizures so she was taken off the meds and told that street is usually the trigger. Hope you get to the bottom of the cause.

Infracat · 05/09/2026 23:44

This happened to soneone i know, it was due to a blood clot in carotid artery.

TheFormerMrsTruelove · 05/09/2026 23:48

whatfreshhellisthisnow · 05/09/2026 23:35

hoping The OOO call back won’t be too long 🤞🏻

Probably a good idea to get yourself ready for a trip to A&E while you’re waiting for a call back, based on @Namechangedforspooky’s advice.

OchreReader · 05/09/2026 23:54

A colleague of mine had this happen to her and it turned out to a type of stroke. I’m not saying that’s what happened to you, but I think you need medical attention sooner rather than later. Hope you’re okay x

ClarkeFangirl · 05/09/2026 23:55

PickAChew · 05/09/2026 23:26

TBF, if it was fatal, she wouldn't have posted and wouldn't be feeling anything.

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My thought exactly.

SpryZebra · Yesterday 00:03

Can you still lift both your arms above your head?

I really hope you are told to go to A&E...

Good luck!! 🤞

FilmsandBooks · Yesterday 00:05

I’ve had migraines like that but it would also be something like a stroke too so it does need to be taken seriously.

Foolish1984 · Yesterday 00:06

Sounds like you fell asleep briefly and then had a panic attack but wise to rule out anything else

Karmakamelion · Yesterday 00:29

PickAChew · 05/09/2026 23:26

TBF, if it was fatal, she wouldn't have posted and wouldn't be feeling anything.

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

TheSmellOfSea · Yesterday 00:42

Hope you're seen soon. I'd be really stressed about this. Reassuring that an A&e dr said not to be too concerned.

cloudbabies · Yesterday 00:46

I had something very similiar happen to me a few months ago, vision went, arms tingling and the really worrying thing was my skin felt like it was on fire, and I mean on fire, it was the most awful stinging sensation! I had to lye down until it went away 10 mins or so later, I was trembling for a while. No idea what happened.

Sending hugs op