Question:
FEELING FAINTY,SICK,NECKTENSION,WEAK,HEARING LOSS

WENT TO THE E.R. BECAUSE WHEN I STAND UP THREE MINUTES ARE LONGER I BEGIN TO FEEL SICK AND WEAK,SOB,FAINTY,NECK TENSE UP,HEARING IS MUFFLED,FEEL AS IF GOING TO PASS OUT. i AM 9MTS. POST OP AND THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN THE STORE WALKING AND IT IS RELEIVED WHEN I SIT DOWN AND TAKE DEEP BREATHS AND ITS GONE.hAS ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM? HELP/    — vanessa W. (posted on August 2, 2004)

August 1, 2004
What did the ER say? Sounds like it could be a heart attack. I would be freaking out! Hope you are ok.
   — MARSHA D.

August 2, 2004
A few things come to mind, but when were your last labs? Does this happen every time you stand up, or just sporadically? If sporadically, it's very possible it's reactive hypoglycemia. Also, how are your B levels, specifically B-12? Of course, check with your doctor, but try eating something (protein) every couple of hours, and it's a good idea to carry peanut butter crackers with you at all times, and eat a couple if you feel the light-headedness coming on. This should help keep your blood sugar stable. Again, my guess is it's reactive hypoglycemia, but I'm not a doctor, so check with yours.
   — Leslie F.

August 2, 2004
There are so many things that could cause a reaction such as you're describing and I'm sure your Dr would need to run a few tests to make a specific diagnosis. However, it sounds to me, keeping in mind that I am not a Dr, that it could be a drop in either your blood sugar or blood pressure. Request that your Dr run a blood glucose, A1C and maybe invest in a blood pressure monitor for home so you can check that periodically yourself. Also, carry a piece of candy (such as a Jolly Rancher) in your purse with you at all times and if this should happen again see if it helps. Good Luck and Take Good Care!
   — Myra Jane

August 2, 2004
What did the ER come up with???? When I was bleeding internally from PS complications I had those symptoms.
   — ZZ S.

August 2, 2004
This happened to me also. I ended up having low hemoglobin levels. They are supposed to be around 13 and mine went down to 5. You should really be tested. It is very dangerous if it is your hemoglobin. Good luck and my prayers are with you.
   — shalandar

August 2, 2004
As previously stated, only your lab results will really show, but I had a lot of the same symptoms you're describing when my potassium bottomed out. After a week on potassium supplements, I was good to go. Please keep us informed and let us know what you find out-
   — Evangeline H.

August 3, 2004
Ok, I have a co-worker who hasn't had the surgery but had some of the same symptons but complete hearing loss and when she would stand she would get sick etc. She was advised by her prim dr that her equilibrium was off. She went to a specialist (after being hospitalized from fainting) and he advised her that she had a food allergy. It was strange when she was telling me but 9months after eliminating that food she is better and doesn't have that many problems. This may not be your case but just thought I would share that with you. Good Luck!
   — courtney A.

August 3, 2004
Venessa: It doesn't sound like anything from the surgery unless you are not eating! It does, however, sound like an anxiety attack to me. I have had many. You really do need to check with your PCP, though! Good luck! Christine
   — Christine C.