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Fainting

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dallas, TX

Has anyone ever passed out from complications due to Fibro? For instance your body reaching the highest pain tolerance and just shitting down?

May 5, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with fainting and passing out in relation to fibromyalgia, with many describing episodes involving... Read more

Members shared their experiences with fainting and passing out in relation to fibromyalgia, with many describing episodes involving collapsing, dizziness, feeling overheated, and a sensation of the room spinning. Several members explained that their fainting was linked to factors beyond fibromyalgia itself, including syncope (the body's natural defense mechanism), orthostatic hypotension (sudden blood pressure drops), low blood sugar from not eating enough, panic attacks triggered by severe pain, and a condition called vasovagal syncope often occurring during bathroom visits. A recurring theme was the importance of seeing a doctor to rule out serious causes like heart problems or medication reactions, with members encouraging pain management, staying hydrated, eating regularly, and monitoring symptoms to prevent dangerous falls.

A MyFibroTeam Member

RhinaJones,
I know it is really a very weird feeling and I hate it! I am on disability now, but when I worked it happened alot when I was rushed to get out of the house, in pain, stressed, and feeling like crap....out of the blue would come this feeling wash over me, and it happened often...I do think parts of it must be stressed related.

May 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@taralgilliand, yes bowel movement- I know, very strange sensation,feeling like entire body is on fire.

May 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi all!! Thanks for your feedback... Got checked out all of my levels were in standard range all they could tell me was my body reached its pain limit and essential shut down like the flick of a switch... A little concerning but glad that it was nothing greater! Hugs to you all!

May 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks RuggedMan for the comment. I've included a description from the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/v...

I haven't fainted from fibro, although I have had experiences like yours in the bathroom @A MyFibroTeam Member. Since I've been off work, I haven't had it happen thankfully. I still get lightheaded from hypotension, but wouldn't wish those toilet episodes on anyone.

@A MyFibroTeam Member, I'm wondering if my hypotension isn't due at least in part to my complete lack of appetite. I try to eat, but often I'm fatigued and nauseous as well and can't even look at food on those days. I wonder if that's fibro or ME or thyroid problems or what? 💗

May 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have passed out due to the pain before, it seems that everything turns grey and then I just black out sometimes I can hear the people around me other times I am out.

May 6, 2016

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