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Feeling ill out with the DC

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OffPointe · 22/01/2023 13:16

I'm having a rough morning and hoping someone can relate or advise... I was feeling a bit lightheaded the other day, but it passed quite quickly. I put it down to suddenly waking and jumping out of bed to a DC unexpectedly calling for me (it turned out they were just dreaming) which made me a feel a bit weird and carried on into the day.

Anyway, today dh and I have driven an hour away with two DC 3 and 10 in tow. The idea was that we'd drop dh off at an event he was doing, I'd drive off and spend a couple of hours mooching round town and getting lunch with the DC, then go back to collect him. Except a few mins after driving off I started to feel weird again. Ended up winding the window down to blast cold air on myself to try and shake it off but I couldn't and so pulled over the first place I could (a supermarket). It's an unfamiliar town and no one I know is nearby, and DH is out of contact until after his event. I struggled through sitting in the cafe for an hour, forced myself to eat and drink something and am now back in the car, DC happily on screens. I can't risk driving them again today, so need to wait for dh to finish, call me, and hopefully find a taxi to come and get us. I feel so so vulnerable and feel awful I've made DC vulnerable too ☹️ I know DC are safe now in the car, but driving with them and suddenly feeling ill was horrible, and trying to remain in control in the shop was a struggle. I've probably got another 45 at least waiting for DH so I thought I'd start this to try and distract myself...

I really don't know what's wrong with me, but I do know I will mightily relieved to get home! Gahh! Anyway, that's my morning, I hope yours has been better..!

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NoSquirrels · 22/01/2023 13:18

Oh, I’m sorry, OP, that sounds really scary. Have a ((virtual hug))

Peridot1 · 22/01/2023 13:18

That sounds scary. But you have done the right thing.

it’s funny I have been feeling oddly light headed off and on over the last week too. Not all the time but there was one day I definitely wouldn’t have felt up to driving.

DogeSos · 22/01/2023 13:18

Can't you just order an uber? Why do you have to wait for your DP?

I sympathise. I came over ill whilst food shopping few weeks ago. Nearly had to abandon my shopping at till to run to the toilet :(

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Sirzy · 22/01/2023 13:21

Can you book a taxi now to collect your dh when he finishes? Save some time

hope you feel better soon

OffPointe · 22/01/2023 13:21

An Uber did cross my mind, but I'd rather have DC 'contained' rather than trying to look after them on the move when I feel so on off lightheaded. And DH is out of contact and out of town. 10 yr old is a star and 3 yr on best behaviour too thank goodness..!

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OffPointe · 22/01/2023 13:22

That makes sense, thanks sirzy I'll try and do that now x

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CherieBabySpliffUp · 22/01/2023 13:26

Sirzy · 22/01/2023 13:21

Can you book a taxi now to collect your dh when he finishes? Save some time

hope you feel better soon

That would mean that the OP drives while unfit. Surely it would make more sense for them to wait it out, drive the short distance to her DH and he can then drive them all home.

Circleoffifths · 22/01/2023 13:26

Do you have blood pressure or blood sugar issues? Might be worth getting those checked out with the GP just to rule out anything there.

saltofcelery · 22/01/2023 13:30

This sounds vaguely similar to when I have a milder panic attack. I never feel panicked as I would feel if I heard a bump in the night, I just feel really unwell and as though I might lose consciousness at any time.

OffPointe · 22/01/2023 13:41

It has crossed my mind saltofcelery... I have never suffered panic attacks myself, although my mum has suffered terribly and I'm very familiar with them. I think if I were to be "coming down with something" like a normal illness I would have continued to feel rotten from the other night, not forget about it then it suddenly become a problem again when it's least convenient. But then again, it's out of nowhere really and I don't have any other symptoms, so who knows what's actually going on. Ugh, life.

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OffPointe · 22/01/2023 14:01

Dh is on his way in a taxi to pick us up 😊 I'll be so glad to get home today.

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DuplicateUserName · 22/01/2023 14:17

Sorry to hear this OP.

I'd ask your GP for a set of blood tests. I felt similar to you a few years ago and it turned out to be high blood pressure, caused by an under-active thyroid. I was shocked as I had none of the classic symptoms really.

lovelilies · 22/01/2023 14:37

Hope you feel better soon. I nearly keeled over last year after a run (not a big exertion or anything though, had eaten and drink so no idea why). These things happen sometimes CakeFlowers

OffPointe · 22/01/2023 16:07

Been back home a little while, pjs on, and I've enjoyed the best cup of tea since the first postnatal cuppa I had nearly 4 years ago. ☕
Thanks for keeping me company.

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NoSquirrels · 22/01/2023 16:30

Glad you’re being looked after at home, OP. Maybe a trip to GP for blood tests is in order?

OffPointe · 22/01/2023 17:15

I'll brace myself to try and make an appointment tomorrow. I don't feel quite normal, but do feel a lot better now so I'll have to see and convince myself a check up is worth it, then see if I can convince the surgery... DH often works from home but can't tomorrow and will be out for a long day, and I admit the school/club run driving is now on my mind. I'll have to take tomorrow as it comes. But for now I'm just going to enjoy a peaceful evening and an early night!

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