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Re: Elizabeth/Adam

Posted by torchgrl on January 24, 2000, at 23:48:14

In reply to Re: Elizabeth/Adam, posted by Adam on January 18, 2000, at 18:03:44


> P.S. Why does one faint in the shower, exactly? Here's a guess: The sudden temperature change (I'm assuming you need pretty hot water to get this) creates a rapid dilation of blood vessels near and in the dermis (to help regulate body temperature), and this, in turn, leads to a rapid drop in blood pressure. If combined with other factors (like drug side effects or illness, or both), the overall effect can be large enough to lead to a fainting spell. Is this anywhere near accurate?


I don't know, but I have a similar reaction to too warm showers even without the MAOI &/or flu (although I have yet to actually fall over, usually because I sit down first), and have really low blood pressure (98/60 or so), so you may be onto something...


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